This past year I started a new practice. Before I start to study important information, I now stop first and take a few breaths to calm my mind. Then I pray for guidance to understand and remember what I am reading. The difference in my retention and also "coincidentally" coming across supporting detail in other documents and videos has been striking. I've really enjoyed discovering these wisdom zingers as I've been reading through Psalms and Proverbs. This one reflects my new study habit. The heart…

When you send love to others, it ripples forth like a drop of water in a lake. The effects will ripple farther than you can imagine. How will you send forth ripples of love today?  

As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance.  But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do;  for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” ~ 1 Peter 1:14-16  

The name of the Lord is a fortified tower;     the righteous run to it and are safe. The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it a wall too high to scale. ~ Proverbs 8:10-11 Where do you place your trust?  

Within you lies all possibilities. Dream big! Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. ~ Proverbs 16:3