You may know exactly how our National Anthem, “The Star Spangled Banner” came to be. I’ve always known bits and pieces. You know, you remember something from a history class and something else from another class, but it wasn’t until a few years ago that I began researching exactly why and how our National Anthem […]
Inspiration
Things Money Can’t Buy
Things Money Can’t Buy Manners Morals Respect Trust Patience Class Integrity Character Common Sense & Love Money isn’t everything. But in our today’s society, we tend to see it as everything. Having money isn’t really a problem. The problem comes in when a person prioritizes the accumulation of money at all costs. There are many […]
Choose To Live In Joy
Choose To Live In Joy. Life goes by in the blink of an eye. It’s too short to live upset, angry, resentful or ungrateful. If you look for the good, you’ll find it. Choose to be happy, to be at peace. Decide that each day is going to be a great day and grab each […]
Only Here For A Little While
Y’all remember this song, don’t you? It was sung by Billy Dean. It says exactly what I am feeling right now. Don’t put things off, do them now. Only Here For A Little While. Gonna hold who needs holdin’, Mend what needs mendin’, Walk what needs walkin’ though it means an extra mile, Pray what […]
There Are HEROES Among Us
The deadliest shooting in Texas history has made us all realize that even the most sacred grounds—our places of worship—are not safe. Even in a small, community Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, evil snuck in and spewed its carnage. Men, women and children were struck down inside the walls of a structure that should have […]
Integrity Is Everything.
No matter how educated, talented, rich or cool you believe you are, how you treat people ultimately tells all. Integrity is everything. ~Unknown. I’ve heard it said that integrity shines brightest upon those acts that are not witnessed by others. In other words, it’s standing firm on honor, moral principles and honesty if there are […]
A Prayer For The Sick Or Hurting
If you’ve been following The Horse Mafia for a while, you know that on each Sunday, I put up a “Prayer For The Coming Week”. I have done it almost since the very beginning of the page. It may be a poster or it may be in video format like the prayer for today. Most Sunday mornings […]
Keep Your Inner Peace
When someone is mean, don’t listen. When someone is rude, walk away. When someone tries to put you down, stay firm. Don’t let someone’s bad behavior destroy your inner peace. ~Unknown. Is it the full moon? Does it bring out people’s meanness? LOL. I don’t know about you, but over the past few days, I’ve […]
Life Is All About Balance
Life is all about balance. Be kind, but don’t let people abuse you. Trust, but don’t be deceived. Be content, but never stop improving yourself. ~Unknown. Whether you’re going slow and easy, or you’re running hard and fast, you must maintain a balance in your life. If you can’t find a balance, you burn out–quick. […]
Quality NOT Quantity
As you get older, you find out that TRUE HAPPINESS is not in how much money you make, or how many degrees you have, or how big your house is, or how fancy your car is. It’s finding peace and joy and calmness in your life that becomes the most important thing to you. Your […]