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Lovely Thoughts ~ Classic Wisdom
As Christians, we know that self-control is listed in the Fruit of the Spirit verses from Galatians: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 As I read through these verses this morning, I began thinking about my …
Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia! Sons of men and angels say: Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, ye heav’ns, and earth, reply: Alleluia! Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia! Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia! Dying once He all doth save, Alleluia! Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia! …
I had a really tough mothering day today. Our power was out all day yesterday due to the snow and ice, and I didn’t have our school week planned. I started out behind and I stayed behind. There were a variety of parenting and homeschool mama “challenges” (i.e. character issues) for me to address before …
When I was growing up, I learned to play the piano mostly from some old hymnals. Those hymnals hold many memories and are true treasures to me. As a result, the lyrics from a hymn or a simple melody pop in my head quite often throughout the day. Today, Take Time to Be Holy has been …
Besides spending time with God through prayer and Bible study, I have found that the best use of my time in light of eternity is being available to my family. Sitting on the front porch drinking coffee while discussing the goings on of the world, washing dishes and talking about getting married, walking around the …
The heading on my Bible for this section states Marks of the True Christian: Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit. Contribute to the needs of …
“Your actions affect other people.” ~ Lauren V. Hill (me!) This is a phrase that I say to my children often because it bears repeating often! It’s applicable in a multitude of situations regarding our speech, our actions, our reactions, and general day-to-day life. There’s only a million and one different Life Teaching Moments with …
“It has always seemed strange to me that in our endless discussions about education so little stress is laid on the pleasure of becoming an educated person, the enormous interest it adds to life. To be able to be caught up into the world of thought – that is to be educated.” ~Edith Hamilton, The Greek …
“We must form our minds by reading deep rather than wide.” ~Quintilian Waterfalls of Wisdom is a daily publication of lovely thoughts and classic wisdom. Visit each day for wisdom, encouragement, Scripture, pleasing words, and lovely thoughts to ponder. In an increasingly gray world, take the time …
“Greed for gold is a curse. There is nothing to which it does not drive the minds of men.” ~Aeneas speaking of the Thracian king, The Aeneid by Virgil Waterfalls of Wisdom is a daily publication of lovely thoughts and classic wisdom. Visit each day for wisdom, encouragement, Scripture, pleasing words, and lovely thoughts to ponder. In an …
“Classical education is, above all, systematic – in direct contrast to the scattered, unorganized nature of so much secondary education. Rigorous, systematic study has two purposes. Rigorous study develops virtue in the student: the ability to act in accordance to what one knows to be right. Virtuous men or women can force themselves to do …
