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Maybe a person's time would be as well spent raising food as raising money to buy food. --- Frank A. Clark
God give me work, till my life shall end, and Life till my work is done. ---epitaph of Winifred Holtby
Proverbs 16:2-3
V 2 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes but the Lord weighs the motives.
V 3 Commit your works to the Lord and your thoughts will be established.
A Repeat.
Proverbs 15:31-33
v. 31 He whose ear listens to the life giving reproof will dwell among the wise.
v.32 He who neglects discipline despises himself, but he who listens to reproof acquires understanding.
v.33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom, and before honor...
May I make a suggestion?
Calm Down!!
I appreciate the inquisitive mind and your desire for discussion. But, if you want anybody here to talk to you further, then you probably need to rethink your reasons for being here. Genuine discussion of philosophy, practice, signs, symbols, history...
It's good for dogs with hot spots also.
Our lab gets hot spots and other skin irritations every summer. Once or twice a week with the dawn and limiting his trips in the lake have helped. Much cheaper than a trip to the vet.
When you come to the end of your rope tie a knot and hang on.---Franklin D. Roosevelt
People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well neither does bathing, that's the why we recommend it daily.---Zig Ziglar
Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.---Thomas Paine
Swallow your pride occasionally, it's non-fattening!---Unknown
If he, the freemason, knows you disagree with his religon/faith, your disagreement shouldn't matter as to whether he signs your petition or not. Being able to table those differences and sit together, and work together is what matters. He should be able to, Can you?
You can share and discuss...
Proverbs 15:26
"Evil plans are an abomination to the Lord, but pleasant words are pure."
Proverbs 15:28
"The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things."
I do.
I just try to keep things in context and remember one part is a piece of a bigger picture.
I believe Genesis is fact. We're going to have differing views , opinions, interpretations because we are finite little folks reading the book inspired by God.
Revelation? Ahh yes, a fine mystery...
Just want to call your attention to this site, The Small Town Texas Mason E-Magazine.
Many of you may be aware of the site and can be linked through the MOT Resources tab.
It's a monthly publication organized and put together by one of the MOT forum members, Old Corky (John Daut, PM Waller...
"He would become an accomplished Mason must not be content merely to hear, or even to understand the lectures: he must, aided by them, and they having as it were, marked out the way for him, study, interpret, and develop these symbols for himself."
Here is an easy one.
The last Masonic Governor of Texas was Mark White of Park Place Lodge #1172, Houston. Prior to becoming governor Brother White served as Attorney General of Texas.
Any mistakes or contradictions please contact the poster before any shots are fired.
"There are many men of principle in both parties in America, but there is no party of principle." ---Alexis de Tocqueville
"Politicians and diapers should be changed frequently, and all for the same reason."---Jose Maria de Eca de Queiroz
Proverbs 15:21-22
v.21 "Folly is joy to him who lacks sense, But a man of understanding walks straight."
v.22 " Without consultation, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they succeed."
Finishing Third Alabama and starting Mapping for Stonewall, the Civil War Service of Jed Hotchkiss by William Miller.
Also doing a re-read of The Feasts of the Lord by Marvin Rosenthal and Kevin Howard.