“Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.” I Corinthians 9:24 KJV
The legend has fallen! There was one very important trophy missing from his family heritage mantel: the Presidency. “I always said I would leave this stinking job if something better came along and now it has,” he said.
“He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.” John 21:17 KJV
Some may find this hard to believe, but I am a diehard goal’s person. So this skinny, quiet lad decided to enroll in a lifesaving course at the YMCA. His life was much like his Father’s. There was nothing special about it. Goals help make our life seem worthwhile.
Here in our country we are very fortunate to have so many institutes of higher learning. We have colleges, universities, trade schools, apprenticeship programs, and a host of other available programs to help us better ourselves and our careers. Sometimes I believe we take this education for granted, like it is something we are owed. Education is a gift and those who recognized that often are better at taking advantage of it.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel back in time? Where would you go? Would you witness some historical event? Would you go see some famous person? Would you go back and try to fix a mistake? With so many choices, what would you do?
