The Bible teaches that God owns the world. He distributes to every man according to His own good pleasure, conformably to general laws.

Jazz: Music invented for the torture of imbeciles.

Thou wayfaring Jesus - a pilgrim and stranger, Exiled from heaven by love at Thy birth: Exiled again from Thy rest in the manger, A fugitive child 'mid the perils of earth - Cheer with Thy fellowship all who are weary, Wandering far from the land that they love: Guide every heart that is homeless and dreary, Safe to its home in Thy presence above.

Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse.

Be grateful for the tiny details of your life and make room for unexpected and beautiful blessings.

Half of the secular unrest and dismal, profane sadness of modern society comes from the vain ideas that every man is bound to be a critic for life.

Gratitude is a two fold love - love coming to visit us, and love running out to greet a welcome guest.