A pedestrian hit me and went under my car.

People get caught up in asking whether Americans should be going here or there. What it boils down to is the call of the Lord. If the Lord has called you to a specific area, that's where you are going to see the fruit.

I have been looking on, this evening, at a merry company of children assembled round that pretty German toy, a Christmas Tree. The tree was planted in the middle of a great round table, and towered high above their heads. It was brilliantly lighted by a multitude of little tapers; and everywhere sparkled and glittered with bright objects.

My joy is the golden sunset giving thanks for another day. Gratitude itself is a source of joy.

And the yellow sunflower by the brook, in autumn beauty stood.

Loving someone who doesn't love you back is like hugging a cactus. The tighter you hold on, the more it's going to hurt.

Scientists are skeptics. It's unfortunate that the word 'skeptic' has taken on other connotations in the culture involving nihilism and cynicism. Really, in its pure and original meaning, it's just thoughtful inquiry.