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Simple Pleasures and Quality Living
Quality of life is a cold Dr. Pepper, a piece of cheese
toast, olives, and a good English Gothic romance. It is
spending an evening with my husband watching a good
movie, going to a dinner theater, or playing games with
friends. It is warm sunshine and laughter -- my family,
healthy, happy, together. Slow down and put first
things first. Learn to say "no" to trivial things and focus
on things that will last: the Lord's church, family, love,
and memories.
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Janice Martin, Hope, Arkansas
To sit in the sunshine, stare at a lake, river or ocean,
a quiet evening at home with my family, watching or
hearing my children make decisions, showing their
maturity both in life and in the Lord are all a part of my
quality living. Some of my simple pleasures would
include dinner out with my husband, and walking along
the beach, listening to the powerful waves of the ocean.
Put God first. Know, study, and obey His word. Be a
servant to others. Do not center your life around
yourself.
--
Kathy Lacefield, Jacksonville, Arkansas-
Live for something. Do good. Write the name of
kindness, love, and mercy on the hearts of people you
come .in contact with day by day. It is good to have
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