Saginaw Bay, Michigan by Gregg Hake © All Rights Reserved I found myself considering the relationship of earth to man and man to God while flying back from northern Michigan the other day, asking questions like: "If man is supposed to have dominion over the Earth and all that dwells therein, why does the earth …
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Discovery
Discovery by Gregg Hake He sat beneath the apple tree and lo An apple tumbled earthward from its perch- As millions had in days gone by, even so He saw it fit to do his own research. "Discovery consists of seeing what others have seen and thinking what no one else has thought." - Albert …
Catch-22
In Spite of War by Angela Morgan In spite of war, in spite of death, In spite of all man's sufferings, Something within me laughs and sings And I must praise with all my breath. In spite of war, in spite of hate Lilacs are blooming at my gate, Tulips are tripping down the path …
A Father to his Son
A Father to His Son by Carl Sandburg A father sees his son nearing manhood. What shall he tell that son? "Life is hard; be steel; be a rock." And this might stand him for the storms and serve him for humdrum monotony and guide him among sudden betrayals and tighten him for slack moments. …
My heart is at rest
I spent a wonderful evening with my brother's family and couldn't help but think of William Blake's poem, Nurse's Song, as the children chased one another far into the evening light. If you haven't read it before, you're in for a treat: When the voices of children are heard on the green, And laughing is …
Profound Repose
Perched atop the azure sky With wings outstretched to lift me high Above the cares and daily strife - I think upon my blessed life. Of friends and loves of times gone by They came to mind I know not why Perhaps they're spirits in the air Who talk with me when I'm up there …
How are you feeling?
My six year old son came to me the other day and said: "Daddy, I feel sad but I'm not sad about anything. What should I do?" My first thought: "What question!" was followed by: "Out of the mouths of babes!" I quickly formulated a response. Not being one to miss an opening, I explained …
Sound Judgment
"As far as patience is concerned, which is powerless if used alone; there is no need to call upon it when one knows what one can ask of the horse, and only asks what he is capable of giving. Instead of patience, the rider must have sound judgment and knowledge, never impatience; he must have …
The Sequence of Wisdom
Wisdom begins in the heart. A troubled heart blocks the flow of wisdom from within outward. A keen mind is of little value if it sits atop an agitated heart. You cannot see clearly if you are not feeling clearly. In the absence of wisdom, thought and action are compromised. A leader, be he teacher, …
Truly Meaningful Living
Truly meaningful living is never vainglorious. There may, at times, be the need to stand in the spotlight, to stick one's neck out or to stand apart, but truly meaningful living is always selfless. Consider the most significant men and women in recorded history, not those who made markets or governed the affairs of men, …
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