“And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me.” Genesis 32:26 KJV
Many years later, Friedrich’s grandson would build a seventy-two story tower real close to his grandfather’s old barber shop. I believe his name might be used more than anyone else in the Bible. One of the tools I use during those times is reflection. Sometimes it makes me feel better and other times it actually makes me feel worse.
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“The rich man shall lie down, but he shall not be gathered: he openeth his eyes, and he is not.” Job 27:19 KJV
I’m confused. How does the flute know when to come in and which notes to play? General McClellan remembered Hiram’s previous drinking conviction and didn’t want him in his army. Wouldn’t it have been ironic if Abraham had said “No!” in the exact same voice?
“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.