16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Envision the moment when we will walk onto his stage. The music will be like none we've ever heard. We'll stroll among the angels and listen as they sing. We''ll gaze at heavens lights and gasps as they shine. And we'll walk next to the Maestro, stand by his side, and worship as he leads..
There's wonderful story about Jimmy Durante, one of the great entertainers of a generation ago. He was asked to be a part of a show for World War II Veterans. He told them his schedule was very busy and he could afford only a few minutes, but if they wouldn't mind his doing one short monologue and immediately leaving for his next appointment, he would come.
Ryan Holiday, The 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living
How much better is It to be known for doing well by many than for living extravagantly? How much more worthy than spending on sticks and stones is it to spend on people? ~Musonius Rufus, Lectures, 19.
Zizhang searched for Confucius throughout China. The country was going through a time of great social upheaval, and he feared there could be bloodshed.
