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- The Drug Problem in America (PDF)
- "What Is A Boy?" Alan Beck (PDF)
- "What is A Girl?" Alan Beck (PDF)
BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT: (Top)
- 10 Ways to Have a Better Day
- 10 Pathways to Positive Speech
- "Top Ten Ways To Support Someone In Being Their Best" Michael Angier (PDF)
- 12 Elements That Make Great Service Possible (PDF)
- "30 Qualities for Success" Zig Ziglar
- Afraid to Speak Up? Battling Public Speaking Jitters
- "Attitude is Everything" Jim Rohn
- "Be Enterprising" Jim Rohn
- "Bring Talent to the Team" Price Pritchett (PDF)
- "Change Begins with Choice" Jim Rohn
- "Checking the Day" Edgar Guest
- Constructive Thinking: Your Elevator to Success
- Don't Argue--Discuss
- "Don't Send Your Ducks to Eagle School" Jim Rohn (PDF)
- "Enterprise is Better than Ease" Jim Rohn (PDF)
- "How to Comunicate Like a Pro" Nido Qubein (PDF)
- "How To Write Effectively" Nido Qubein
- "The Hundreth Monkey" Ken Keyes, Jr.
- Labor that Works Miracles Jim Rohn
- "Listening Learning and Leading" Mark Gorkin (PDF)
- "The Need for Moral Literacy" Michael Josephson (PDF)
- "Practice Kaizen" Price Pritchett
- "Potential for High Achievement" Denis Waitley
- Procrastination's 12 Signals Denis Waitley
- Professional Ethics Gen. C.C. Krulak, USMC (Ret.)
- R2~A2 Formula for Success Napoleon Hill
- "Reaping a Multiple Reward" Jim Rohn
- "Reflections--A Top Ten List of Year-End Questions" Michael E. Angier
- The Secretary's Prayer
- "Secrets of Success" Chris Widener (PDF)
- "Servant Leadership" Ken Blanchard
(PDF)- "The Seven C's of Success" Brian Tracy (PDF)
- "The Seven C's of Success" Chris Widener
- Seven Rules for Gaffe-Free E-Mails
- Six Ways to Make People Like You Dale Carnegie
- S.M.A.R.T. Goals Jim Rohn
- "To Be Successful—Have a Mentor" Dr. Shelia Murray Bethel (PDF)
- The Ten Commandments of E-Mail
- Time Management Jim Rohn
- "The Top" Zig Ziglar
- "Top 10 Traits of Highly Successful People" Philip Humbert
- The Workplace: "Dilbert"-style
- You Can Tell a Texan But You Can't Tell Him Much
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- 12 Measures for Building Character
- The Art of Courage
- "The Champion Within" Denis Waitley
- Character: Definition
- "Character" Jim Rohn
- "Coaching for Character" Michael Josephson
Comfort Zone "Courage to Face Up to Ethical Challenges" Gen. C.C. Krulak, USMC "Creating Your Character" Jim Rohn "Creating Your Character–II" Jim Rohn (PDF) "Dare Mighty Things" Pres. Teddy Roosevelt (PDF)"Dare to be Different" "Don't Quit" Excellence "If You Are Wise" William Arthur Ward Integrity: Definition Integrity # 2 Leafage and Rootage "Lessons From the Racquetball Court" Steve Goodier (PDF) "The Miracle of Personal Development" Jim Rohn (PDF) Native American Code of Ethics Needed--Men and Women of Character "Our Own Sense of Moral Integrity" Sincerity Six Rules of Credibility (PDF) "Tomorrow" Edgar Guest "Top Ten Ways to Inspire Others to be Their Best" Michael Angier "Trust Involves Character and Competence" Michael Josephson (PDF) What Makes a Team Strong? CHOICESDECISIONSCOMMITMENT: (Top)
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- "7 Keys for Joyful Living" Chris Widener
24 Things to Remember "26 Quick Tips for Living and Inspire Life" Carol James (PDF)Acts of Kindness Ancient Thoughts "Be at Peace" St. Francis de Sales "Being Self-Reliant" Dr. Denis Waitley (PDF)Believe In Yourself The "Best" Test Chris Widener (PDF) "Challenges" Jim Rohn (PDF)Commitment to Change (PDF) "A Commitment to Excellence" Mario Andretti "Consult Not Your Fears..." Pope John XXIII "Equipment" Edgar Guest "Facing The Enemies Within" Jim Rohn Faith In Myself "Finish Every Day" Ralph Waldo Emerson "The Four Emotions That Can Lead to Life Change" Jim Rohn "Four Words that Make Life Worthwhile" Jim Rohn (PDF)"The Gift of Thoughtfulness" Bob Burg "The Guy In The Glass" Peter "Dale" Wimbrow "I Believe" Brian Tracy It's Up to You (PDF) I Want to Die Living "Keys to Finding Your Genius" Jim Rohn (PDF)Learn How To Put Failure Behind (PDF) "Leaving a Legacy-Principles to Live By" Jim Rohn (PDF) Letting Go (PDF) "Living Life in the Present and in the Moment" Denis Waitley "My Creed" Edgar Guest My Rule of Life "On Procrastination" Jim Rohn (PDF)"Our Deepest Fear" Marianne Williamson Outstanding Volunteer "The Paradoxical Commandments" Dr. Kent M. Keith (PDF)"Pessimist vs. Optimist" William Arthur Ward Post-Modern Proverbs The Power of Choice Prayer for the Game of Life Richard Cardinal Cushing Reflect, Risk Leave a Legacy Rise Above Criticism (PDF) Savvy Sense "The Seasons of Life - Part 1" Jim Rohn "The Seasons of Life - Spring" Jim Rohn Second Coming Compliant--A Readiness Survey "A Sense of Urgency" Charlie "T" Jones "Sermons We See" Edgar Guest "The Set of the Sail" Jim Rohn
"Sing…Dance…Climb…" William Arthur Ward
Statistics on Success Stress Management (PDF)Ten Commandments for a Long and Peaceful Life "That Burning Desire" That Great Purpose A Thinking Person (PDF) "The Time to Act" Jim Rohn (PDF) This Is To Be My Symphony "Time Offers Opportunity" Jim Rohn (PDF) "To Risk" William Arthur Ward Villanova Commencement Address, Class of 1999 Warrior's Song What Have We Done Today? What Will Matter?" Michael Josephson
When Are You Too Old? "Wherever You Are, Be There" Jim Rohn "The Winner's Circle" Denis Waitley (PDF) "Why Not You!" Jerry Clark (PDF)"Why Not You" Steve Maraboli (PDF) You Are Worthy! You Decide Your Destiny
- A Blue Ribbon Difference
- Afraid to Speak Up? Battling Public Speaking Jitters
- End of the School Year Prayer
- English: A Crazy Language
- Find Something Beautiful
- God Loves Teachers
Good Teaching Requirements His Teacher's Hand Steve Goodier The "I's" Have It! I Am A Teacher "I Am A Teacher" Beth Nelson It's A School Night Knowledge vs. Knowing The Knowledge We Have "The Need for Moral Literacy" Michael Josephson (PDF) A New Look at ENGLISH . . . The Parable of a Child "Pearls of Wisdom" Louis Schmier (PDF) A Psalm for Students Read All The Books Jim Rohn Strength and Courage A Student's Creed A Student's Prayer St. Thomas Aquinas A Teacher's Prayer A Teacher's Prayer (2nd) A Teacher's Refrain "Twas the Night Before Finals..." What Do You Make? Why English Is One of the Most Difficult Languages to Learn Benefits of Brevity (PDF) (PDF)Big Mud Puddles and Sunny Yellow Dandelions "Boy O' Mine" Edgar Guest A Challenge For The 21st Century A Child's Advice to His Parents "At the Door" Edgar Guest The Drug Problem in America (PDF) Family Wisdom A Father's Advice to His Son Give Your Spouse Positive Reinforcement (PDF) Golden Rules for Living Guardian Angel Prayer "In Our Home" adapted from 1 Thess. 5:11, 13, 15-18 "The Journey Through Adolescence" Michael Josephson (PDF) Love in the Home Maker of the Home Mary Parachini's Principles to Guide Life My Children Are Coming Today A Parent's Prayer (PDF)The Parable of a Child "The Power in Praising Your Family" Chris Widener (PDF) A Prayer for Those Growing Older Reflections of a Father Strength and Courage Stress Management (PDF)"Successful Parenting Begins With You" Zig Ziglar The Strength of a Man Thank You Lord . . . The Triple "A" Seal of Good Parenting Ways to Love a Child We Pray for Children . . ." "What Is A Boy?" Alan Beck (PDF) "What is A Girl?" Alan Beck (PDF) What Makes a Family Strong Why God Made Moms… FRIENDSHIPS and RELATIONSHIPS: (Top)
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- 10 Steps for Handling Life's Hurts
- "Ten Ways To Be Unhappy" Neil Eskelin
- 100 Benefits of Journaling
- The ABCs of Friendship
- "The Art of Giving" Wilfred A. Peterson
- Around The Corner
- A Blessing to Friendship
- Build A Box of Friendship
- The Claddagh - Love, Friendship, Loyalty
- Eight Gifts That Do Not Cost A Cent
- For a Reason
- Friends
- A Friend Should Be
- "A Friend's Greeting"
- Friendship Promise
- Friendship vs. Love
- Getting Along With People
- I Believe…
- I Have Learned...
- "I Wish for You..."
- People Touch Our Lives
"Put a Little Z.I.P. Into Your Relationships! Chris Widener (PDF)"Remember" Steve Goodier (PDF) Right Now… Strength and Courage Unwrapping Your Gifts "What Does Love Mean?" Your Friendship
- "As We Prayed" Edgar Guest
- "For A Time"
- "Guests of My Life" Rabindranath Tagore (PDF)
- Journey Home
- Miss Me -- But Let Me Go
- Nina Gentile Memorial
- "She is Gone"
- A Ship Sailing Home
- "The Tear of a Mother"
- "To Those I Love and Those Who Love Me"
- What Will Matter?" Michael Josephson
- "When No Words Seem Appropriate"
- "When Tomorrow Starts Without Me"
"At the Door" "Boy O' Mine" "Checking the Day" "The Cookie Jar" "Equipment" "The Fishing Cure" Edgar A. Guest "Four Men of God" Edgar Guest "A Friend's Greeting" "Home" "The Inn-Keeper Makes Excuses" "It Couldn't Be Done" "The Lay of the Troubled Golfer" "My Creed" Edgar Guest (PDF)"Memorial Day" Edgar A. Guest "The Mother on the Sidewalk" Edgar A. Guest "The Need" "Prayer for the Home" "Sermons We See" "Soldier on Crutches, The" "Tomorrow" "Yesterday" Edgar A. Guest HOLIDAYS and SEASONAL:
NEW YEAR's: (Top)
- Assorted New Year Quotes, Stories & Prayers
- A Benediction for New Year's 2000
- Advice for All on New Year's Day Ann Landers
"Decalogue of Assisi for Peace" Pope John Paul II A Morning Wish "A New Year" William Arthur Ward A New Year's Prayer A New Year's Prayer # 2 Prayer for the New Year2000 Prayer for 1999--Pope John Paul II Prayer for the Year of Great Jubilee--Pope John Paul II Recipe for a New Year "Reflections--A Top Ten List of Year-End Questions" Michael E. Angier Second Coming Compliant--A Readiness Survey The Way to a Happy New Year "A Year of Time" LENT: (Top) Different reflection & scripture reading through Lent.
Act of Contrition Four Signs of a Healthy Lenten Spirituality (PDF)Lent: A Different Approach to Fasting A Lenten Reflection A Lenten Reflection: Repentance & Reform "Litany of Humility" Rafael Cardinal Merry del Val (PDF) Repentance: Start practicing what you believe in.Suggestions for a Lenten Sacrifice (PDF) What Determines What Day Lent Begins?
- A Mother's Love
- A Mother's Love Erma Bombeck
- Why God Made Moms…
THANKSGIVING: (Top)
Thanksgiving E-cards
- "For Everything Give Thanks" H.I. Tupper (PDF)
- "For This Our Beauty..."
- "Gov. Bradford's Thanksgiving Proclamation"
- Gratitude
- Harvest of Thoughts
- Origins of Thanksgiving Day
- "President Lincoln's Proclamation"
- "A Thankful Thanksgiving" Jim Rohn (PDF)
- "A Thanksgiving Proclamation" Pres. George Washington
- "A Thanksgiving Prayer"
- "A Thanksgiving Prayer" # 2
- A Prayer of Thanksgiving
- "We Thank Thee" Robert Louis Stevenson
- You Only Get To Keep What You Give Away
Advent & Christmas assorted quotes--reflections & meditations
- 1 Corinthians 13 - A Christmas Version
- "The 12 Days of Christmas" origins and religious meaning
- 25 Ways We're Different This Christmas -- 2001
- "At Christmas" Edgar Guest
- "Bells on Christmas Day" Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
- A Candy Maker's Witness
- Christmas Affirmation
- The Christmas Gift
- Christmas Spoken Here
- For People Who Have Everything
- God, our Father"
(PDF)- The Gospel Tree
- "The Inn-Keeper Makes Excuses" Edgar Guest
- "Keeping Christmas" Henry Van Dyke
- Legend of the Poinsettia
- "Origins of the Christmas Crib"
- Meanings of Christmas
- "The Night Before Christmas"--a more spiritual version
(PDF)- "Twas the Night Before Christmas -- multitude of variations & versions
- A Prayer for Christmas Morning Henry Van Dyke
- "The Tear of a Mother"
- "There Is No Place Where God Is Not" Charles Haddon Spurgeon
- This Day's Greatest Gift
- "We Rejoice!" Christmas Day sermon
- "What Are You Expecting for Christmas?"
- 16 Things That Took Me 50 years to Learn Dave Barry
- All I Really Need to Know about Life, I Learned from Noah's Ark (PDF)
- An Old Farmer's Advice (PDF)
Christian Bumper Stickers Christian One-Liners Cowboy Fruit Cake Recipe Cowboy 10 Commandments A Cowboy's Guide to Life (PDF) The Gift of Life Heavenly Father (PDF) If Noah Built the Ark Today Lesser Known Proverbs Look At Me . . . New Element Discovered The Procrastinator's Creed Who's on First–A Reprise Why Computers Sometimes Crash Words of Wisdom You Can Tell a Texan But You Can't Tell Him Much HOLY SPIRIT: (Top)
INSPIRATION/SPIRITUALITY: (Top)
- 7 Key Elements of Lay Spirituality
- Acts of Kindness
- "Aim at Ever Greater Heights" Pope John XXIII
- "All I Ask"
- "At the End of Our Lives" Mother Teresa
- "The Awakening"
- Be Thankful (PDF)
- "Brighten Your Corner" Helen Steiner Rice (PDF)
- The Daily Decalogue of Pope John XXIII (PDF)
- Dancing With God
- Dear Bertha . . .
- The Desiderata
"The Difference" Grace L. Naessens (PDF)"Encourage One Another..." 1 Thess. 5:11, 13, 15-18 (RSV) "Footprints" "God Speak to Me" Golden Rules for Living (PDF)Guidelines Guiding Principles for Living (PDF) "Hope" The Christophers How True . . . I Am More William Arthur Ward "Indispensable Man" Saxon White Kessinger "In Remembrance of September 11, 2001" homily by Fr. Brian, TOR An Interview With God "I Will Trust You Always" Thomas Merton Just P.U.S.H.! "The Kitchen Prayer" St. Teresa of Avila Leisure Time and Reflection "Life is…" Mother Teresa "Lord Give Us . . ." Robert Louis Stevenson Ministry vs. Job? (PDF) "Music is a Fair and Glorious Gift of God" Martin Luther One Minute at a Time Psalm 23 – Explained "A Preacher Is…" William Arthur Ward Power of One: Commemorating September 11, 2001 Remember 9/11 Prayer: Nat'l Moment of Remembrance for 9/11 Repentance: Start practicing what you believe in.Rules from God (PDF) Sailor's Paraphrase of the 23rd Psalm (PDF) Slow Dance Thoughts To Live By Today's Inspiration Very Important People Quiz
"What If…" Jerry "DRhino" ClarkWho Rekindles Your Light? IRISH WISDOM: (Top)
- About the Irish
- "And in the Beginning, God Created Ireland"
- "The Breastplate of St. Patrick"
- Celtic Spirituality: "The Extraordinary in The Ordinary"
- The Claddagh - Love, Friendship, Loyalty
- An Irish Blessing
- An Irish Blessing, # 2
- An Irish Blessing, # 3
- An Irish Blessing # 4
- Irish Wedding Blessing
- "May God Protect You"
What Being Irish Means (PDF)LEADERSHIP: (Top)
- The "5 C's of Leadership" (PDF)
- "The 12 Absolutely Unbreakable Laws of Leadership"
- Emphasis On Teamwork
- Four Traits of Effective Leaders
- Leadership: The World ... The Gospel
Leadership Quiz for Courage and Change (PDF) (PDF)"Listening, Learning and Leading" Mark Gorkin On Leadership Our Beliefs and Values About Leadership W.K. Kellogg Foundation"The Paradoxical Commandments" Dr. Kent M. Keith Prayer of a Reluctant Leader Qualities of Skillful Leadership Jim Rohn "Servant Leadership" Ken Blanchard (PDF) Servant Leadership: Greenleaf & DePree "Steel and Velvet" Steve Goodier (PDF) Twenty Attributes of a Leader
- Eight Secrets of Conflict Resolution
- The Claddagh - Love, Friendship, Loyalty
- "Clothe Your Marriage With…" Col. 3:12-17
- Give Your Spouse Positive Reinforcement (PDF)
- Hints for Happy Marriages
- Irish Wedding Blessing
- "Love Is A Decision" Gary Smalley
- A Prayer for Husbands and Wives
- Three Gems To Polish Your Marriage
- Wedding Prayer of Spouses
MISCELLANEOUS: (Top)
- Everything I Needed To Know About Life, I Learned From A Jigsaw Puzzle (PDF)
- Mistakes to Avoid
- The Paradox of Our Time in History
MOTIVATION: (Top)
A Creed To Live By The Few Things You Really Need To Remember Happiness Is a Product of Realization It's A Most Unusual Day "Press On" Pres. Calvin Coolidge "Proverbs for Abundant Living" (PDF)The "Second" Ten Commandments Thoughts of a Winner Truths For Living Earth Day Prayer Keeping It In Focus Love of Creation Fedor Dostoevski Prayer of Spring A Summer Prayer
- "America" Jim Rohn
"Four Men of God" Edgar Guest A Fourth of July Prayer "In Flanders Field" Remembrance Day - November 11 "In Remembrance of September 11, 2001" homily by Fr. Brian, TOR "Memorial Day" Edgar A. Guest Men of Conscience and Principles "The Mother on the Sidewalk" Edgar A. Guest National Day of Prayer & Fasting Pres. A. Lincoln National Prayer - 9-11-2001 "The New Colossus" Statue of Liberty (PDF) "Our Greatest Danger..." Pres. Herbert Hoover Power of One: Commemorating September 11, 2001 Proud to Serve Remember 9/11 Prayer: Nat'l Moment of Remembrance for 9/11 "The Sentinel's Creed" Inscription -- Tomb of the Unknown Soldier "Soldier on Crutches, The" Edgar Guest "Steel and Velvet" Steve Goodier (PDF) The Story of "Old Glory" Act of Contrition "Decalogue of Assisi for Peace" Pope John Paul II "Deck of Cards" Prayer Book Franciscan Morning Prayer Guardian Angel Prayer Heavenly Father (PDF) "Lord, Bring an End to Tragedy and Suffering" "Litany of Humility" Rafael Cardinal Merry del Val (PDF) "A Nurse Is More" A Nurse's Prayer Assorted Prayers for Nurses Our Father In Heaven Conrad N. & Barron Hilton Psalm 23 – Explained Prayer for Affirmation Prayer for Generosity St. Ignatius Loyola Prayers of Preparation for Lectors Prayer of Self-Surrender A Sabbath Prayer The Serenity Prayer Reinhold Niebuhr A Volunteer's Prayer "Wake Up With Enthusiasm" Rabbi Pliskin (PDF) (PDF)
- An Athlete's Prayer
- "Beloved Young Athletes…" Pope John Paul II
- "Bring Talent to the Team" Price Pritchett
"The Champion Within" Denis Waitley "Coaching for Character" Michael Josephson
A Golfing Parody Golfer's Prayer The Lay of the Troubled Golfer "Lessons From the Racquetball Court" Steve Goodier (PDF) Pittsburgh Steelers Prayer "Prepare to Win" Bobby Knight Promote Moral Values of Sports Pursuit of Excellence Coach Vince Lombardi "Sport: School of Virtue" Pope John Paul II Team Prayer Ten Commandments of Sports for Parents "The Value of Athletic Competition" Gen. Douglas MacArthur Victorious! Coach Vince Lombardi What Makes a Team Strong? "The Winner's Circle" Denis Waitley (PDF) Why Coach/Teach? "Work at Your Game" Deacon "Easy Ed" Macauley "Yesterday" Edgar A. Guest Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi St. Francis' Prayer to Discern God's Will Said Before the Crucifix St. Francis: "Preach the Gospel at all times…" & "Peace Prayer" The Reluctant Pilgrim: Reflection on Assisi-Rome Pilgrimage (PDF)
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