We should confess His hand in all things. Ingratitude is one of our great sins.

Have sufficient food, clothing, and fuel on hand to last at least one year.

We cannot do everything at once, but we can do a great deal if we choose our goals well and work diligently to attain them.

The earth was cursed for Adam's sake. Work is our blessing, not our doom. God has a work to do, and so should we.

I have little need to remind you that water has become one of our major national concerns.

Pride... limits or stops progression. The proud are not easily taught. They won't change their minds to accept truths, because to do so implies they have been wrong.

I hope we can be happy where we are, be grateful for our blessings-now-here, accept the challenge that is ours and make the most of it, and don't be envious of others. God help us to be grateful.