Roses and Thorns

A. Unabashed Pacifist:

When peace awards are given, there should be a special one for mothers and fathers, who do conflict resolution every day.

B. Unabashed Christian:

Holy One,

Every breath is cause for gratitude, every step a wonder.
Nothing about us counts as less than a miracle.
All about us reveals your glory, for we are magnificent creatures, despite our grave flaws.
Our worship, too, is flawed. But we mean well.
Amen

C. Un-quoting Jesus:

“What I meant to say is: hand me a stone.”

[What He didn’t say, when they brought an adulteress to Him, or when they didn’t bring a homosexual to Him for His judgment.]

D. Blog: Favorite Lincoln Quotes

“We can complain that rose bushes have thorns, or we can rejoice that thorn bushes have roses."

"I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice."

"The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time."

"In giving freedom to the slave, we assure freedom to the free--honorable alike in what we give, and what we preserve. We shall nobly save, or meanly lose, the last best hope of earth. Other means may succeed; this could not fail. The way is plain, peaceful, generous, just--a way which, if followed, the world will forever applaud, and God must forever bless."

"Don't worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition."

"...I know that the Lord is always on the side of the right. But it is my constant anxiety and prayer that I and this nation should be on the Lord's side."

"I don't like that man. I must get to know him better."