Insights of a Thoughtful Life
Reflective thoughts, original poems and cultural commentary–posted weekly
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What is heaven like?”
The little boy said.
“Are there rainbows
And moonbeams and little toy sleds?
I would take my sled
And play among the stars.
Pretend they are
Mercury, Venus or Mars”.
Temple Grandin is an autistic woman. She is presently a Professor of Animal Husbandry at Colorado State University. Prof. Grandin thinks in pictures. Through her mother’s and her own perseverance, she overcame the obstacles of autism. Cattle feedlots and slaughterhouses though out the world use her designs. She is on Time’s list of the 100 most influential people of the century. When young, sliding doors were frightening to her and she was afraid to go through them. But she learned that one must go through doors to make progress. Do you know what is behind the door?
One thoughtful email each week with a Reflective Thought, a poem, and a commentary on faith, culture, and the deeper questions beneath daily
When danger rises, the deepest struggle may be the one within. Any of us who watch television or stream on our phones are confronted daily with scenes of danger—danger to individuals and danger to our country. Reports of violence, the winds of war, and attacks
Today I sit and ponder What life is all about. If it weren’t for my Savior, Life would fill with doubt! Observing from news and papers The turmoil our world is in. How long can it all continue With the world so full of sin? The news we hear is so awful. It fills our hearts with grief. The good news we read
A biblical framework for Christian responsibility when public duty and conscience press together For Christians who live in a democratic republic, these questions do not remain far away. We pay taxes, have the opportunity to vote, and must often respond
