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Short, Sweet and to the point.

I dialed a number and got the following recording: "I am not available right now, but Thank you for caring enough to call. I am making some changes in my life. Please leave a message after the

Joseph Ricks · Tuesday, June 19th 2007 · 482 views · 1 comments

The Cold Within

Six humans trapped by happenstance in black and bitter cold. Each one possessed a stick of wood (or so the story’s told). Their dying fire, in need of logs, the first woman held hers back, For on

Joseph Ricks · Friday, September 1st 2006 · 250 views · 1 comments

We should all be nice, you never know when it may be goodbye

- Overheard in a conversation "When you were saying goodbye I heard you say, "I wish you enough." May I ask what that means?" He began to smile. "That’s a wish that has been handed down from oth

Joseph Ricks · Friday, September 1st 2006 · 227 views · 1 comments

Deep Thoughts

The clock of life is wound but once, And no man has the power To tell just when the hands will stop. At late or early hour. To lose one’s wealth is sad indeed. To lose one’s health is more, To

Joseph Ricks · Friday, September 1st 2006 · 229 views · 1 comments

A much needed perspective for me

I was talking to the president of Morris College a few days ago when he told me about a sign he saw that said: "I complained about having no shoes until I saw a man with no feet." Regardless of

Joseph Ricks · Thursday, May 18th 2006 · 226 views · 1 comments

Needing assistance from the Atlanta area family

I have to move to Atlanta in November for three months for a class. Does anyone know where I can find an apartment or something that offers a short-term lease, preferrably in the Decatur/Lithonia/Sto

Joseph Ricks · Tuesday, March 14th 2006 · 213 views · 1 comments

Ladies, word of wisdom for you

Six ways to learn everything you ever need to know about a man before you decide to marry him: 1. Watch him drive in heavy traffic. 2. Listen to him talk to his mother when he doesn’t know you

Joseph Ricks · Wednesday, February 8th 2006 · 248 views · 1 comments

A Thought for Today

We often crucify ourselves between two thieves: The regrets of yesterday and the fears of tomorrow.

Joseph Ricks · Wednesday, February 8th 2006 · 219 views · 1 comments

Do you feel this is true?

A heavy wagon was being dragged along a country lane by a team of oxen. The axles groaned and creaked terribly, when the oxen turning around thus addressed the wheels, “Hey there, why do you make so m

Joseph Ricks · Friday, February 3rd 2006 · 207 views · 1 comments

Think then answer

Mother Teresa once said and I quote “the poorest of the poor are those who feel that they are unloved.” I like to feel that I am rich, how about you?

Joseph Ricks · Friday, February 3rd 2006 · 87 views · 1 comments

Words of wisdom

I once read something that said if you wanted to trace anger back to its source, just use AHEN. I don’t mean a chicken, but the acronym A-H-E-N When you see Anger (the “A”) it is usually covering

Joseph Ricks · Friday, February 3rd 2006 · 72 views · 1 comments

A little thought

“Fear is that little darkroom where negatives are developed.”—Michael Pritchard.

Joseph Ricks · Friday, February 3rd 2006 · 72 views · 1 comments

Ever think of it this way?

Several years ago one of the astronauts who walked on the moon was interviewed and asked, "What did you think about as you stood on the moon and looked back at the earth?" The astronaut replied, "I re

Joseph Ricks · Friday, February 3rd 2006 · 93 views · 1 comments

Concerning Worrying

“ Worry, like a rocking chair, will give you something to do, but it won’t get you anywhere.”

Joseph Ricks · Friday, February 3rd 2006 · 70 views · 1 comments

Serves her right!

Two sisters I know, Joanne and Linda, when they were much younger, were playing at home one day. Joanne, the older of the two became irritated with her younger sister, Linda, and said to her. "You’re

Joseph Ricks · Friday, February 3rd 2006 · 63 views · 1 comments

Poor fellow!

Three men waiting in the room for expectant fathers waited for word on the arrival of their infants. Some while later a nurse comes in and announces to one of the men that his wife had just given bir

Joseph Ricks · Friday, February 3rd 2006 · 75 views · 1 comments

A Little More Humor

A pastor was talking to a group of young children about believing in Jesus and going to heaven. At the end of his talk, he asked, "Where do you want to go?" "Heaven!" they all piped up. "And

Joseph Ricks · Friday, February 3rd 2006 · 86 views · 1 comments

I Couldn't Have Said It Better

Joan of Arc said, when she was abandoned by those who should have stood by her, “It is better to be alone with God. His friendship will not fail me nor His counsel nor His love. In His strength I will

Joseph Ricks · Thursday, February 2nd 2006 · 75 views · 1 comments

One to Grow On

"When you have nothing left but God, then you become aware that God is enough."

Joseph Ricks · Thursday, February 2nd 2006 · 74 views · 1 comments

Point to ponder

I believe the old adage is correct that says: The five most important words are “You did a good job.” The four most important words are, “What is your opinion?” The three most important words are, “Le

Joseph Ricks · Thursday, February 2nd 2006 · 77 views · 1 comments

A little humor

A husband is advised by a psychiatrist to assert himself. "You don’t have to let your wife henpeck you. Go home and show her you’re the boss." The husband takes the doctor’s advice. He rushes home,

Joseph Ricks · Thursday, February 2nd 2006 · 68 views · 1 comments

A Thought About Forgiveness

Someone asked Martin Luther, “Do you feel that you have been forgiven?” He answered, “No! but I’m as sure as there’s a God in Heaven .” “For feelings come and feelings go, and feelings are deceiving;

Joseph Ricks · Thursday, February 2nd 2006 · 70 views · 1 comments

In this new year.

Just a word of encouragement to anyone who may be going through, or who will be going through, trust in God, because it is already fixed in 2006!

Joseph Ricks · Friday, January 6th 2006 · 93 views · 1 comments

Reflecting

I know that this has been said time and time again, but we encounter many people as we journey the road of life. Some are with us for a moment, others for a season, and then there are some who will b

Joseph Ricks · Monday, December 5th 2005 · 82 views · 1 comments

Kindness

I shall pass through this world but once. If, therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do, let me do it now; let me not defer it or neglect it, for I shall not pass this wa

Joseph Ricks · Friday, October 28th 2005 · 63 views · 1 comments