Author Archives: Intentional Faith

“We can do anything we want to do if we stick with it long enough.” —Helen Keller When Helen Keller suffered an illness that made her blind and deaf, she gradually adopted animal instincts in order to survive. That is how teacher Anne Sullivan found Helen when she arrived in Tuscumbia, Alabama, to teach theContinue reading “Who Are You Encouraging?”

“Imagination is more important than knowledge.”—Albert Einstein Concentration is one thing that Americans often seem to lack. We are frequently too busy to think about any one thing for too long. However, research and practical examples have shown that concentration can play a major role in training our minds for success. Air Force Col. GeorgeContinue reading “Practice in the Mind”

March 2 “Nothing beats a failure but a try.” —John Johnson’s mother John Johnson stands as an example to persons of all races that people can overcome poverty if they refuse to buckle under to failure. Born into poverty in Arkansas City, Arkansas, Johnson lost his father when he was only six years old. WhenContinue reading “John H. Johnson”

February 28 The Plastics Revolution “Every addition to true knowledge is an addition to human power.” —Horace Mann Recent technological inventions and discoveries have caused an explosion of businesses and products that are changing our everyday lives. In a similar way, plastics were the technological marvel of a previous era. Although Celluloid, the first plastic,Continue reading “Small Things Make a Big Difference”

59% of American high shcool students say they cheated on a test during the past year. 21% say they tole from a parent or other relative and 80% say the lied about something ‘significant’ to a parent. Still, 92% say they are satisfied with their own personal character and ethics. What are the odds ofContinue reading “Odds That You Are Moral”

February 23 Levi Strauss Invents Bluejeans “Study how to do the most good, and let the pay take care of itself.” —Lyman Abbott In 1853 Levi Strauss was invited by his brother-in-law David Stern to help start a dry goods store in San Francisco during the gold rush. Levi packed goods onto a ship thatContinue reading “Wisdom from Levi”

February 22 George Washington “The test of the progress of mankind will be their appreciation of the character of Washington.” —Lord Brougham The ideals of American character and integrity were originally established by the examples set by our Founding Fathers. We have truly become children of their beliefs and the principles they honored. George WashingtonContinue reading “A True President”

February 21 Quality Is Ewes’ Best Advertisement “Don’t do anything haphazardly, don’t scratch the surface, don’t give a job part-time attention; give it your best.” —Clinton Davidson Progressive Farmer magazine often reports on new ideas from America’s heartland. One such story was about entrepreneur Robin Giles. Robin raised sheep in west Texas. However, in theContinue reading “Quality Is Best Advertisement”

Forty-eight percent of them think their work is hazardous to their family’s well being. Another 45.5% will experience burnout or depression that will make them leave their jobs. And 70% say their self-esteem is lower now than when they started their position. They have the 2nd highest divorce rate among professions. Who are they? TheyContinue reading “Warning to Pastors and Church Staff”

“Take calculated risks. That is quite different from being rash.” Gen. George S. Patton For most orphans born in Boston in 1810, there would be no shining future. However, Oliver Winchester pulled himself out of poverty with hard work. His enthusiasm, honesty, and determination allowed him to work his way into the ownership of aContinue reading “Second Effort”