How many times I heard this proverb growing up? How many times have all of us rushed through a test, an activity, all to our dismay. Granny always said,” If you take your time, you’ll never whine!” How right she was. After I married Mr. Moo Cow, I did things that I never imagined were possible! Occasionally I drove a tractor. However, that was usually dad and grandpa’s job, until the boys came of age. Farm kids are so successful as adults, in all walks of life due to the following: *great parenting * personal motivation *usually families of…

As a child growing up, whenever I would have a struggle Granny would laugh and say, ”What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” Oh! I can’t tell you how many times I reiterated that to my friends and children throughout my life. When I had a serious illness at 10 years old, my mom said, ”When you’re having health issues, it’s hard to see yourself clear to the other side. God will get you through this. When it’s all over, you’ll be stronger, healthier and happier than before.” Whether it’s a health issue…

  “For wisdom is a kindly spirit, yet she does not acquit blasphemous lips. Therefore, guard against profitless grumbling, and from calumny, withhold your tongue. For a stealthy utterance will not go unpunished, and a lying mouth destroys the soul. A Fools thoughts are in their mouths. Wise men’s thoughts are in their hearts. Who will set guard over my mouth, and upon my mouth an effective seal; that my tongue may not destroy me.”   The Tongue: It can either speak words from The Holy Spirit, or words from the mouth of hell. Fear, cursing, anger, bullying, confrontation…