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Are you careful with your words?

At times words or actions motivated by intermittent emotions don’t always have pleasant endings. A biblical instance of this is seen in the life of Herod the Tetrarch. For it was his birthday and the hall used to for the event was filled with nobles who engaged in loud chatter and laughs, and each table was filled with the guest’s choice. The party was lively and the entertainments were provided by top performers but unlike the other announcements for previous performances, this next performance was made with honorifics that indicated royalty, for she was the daughter of Herodias and a significant performer.  As the young dancer gradually makes her way to the spotlight, surrounding chatters and laughs gradually fade away. All who are present are spellbound by the performance before them. And at the stop of the last beat, emotions run high and a wild applause is given to the young performer. Pleased with what he had seen, the king gives his word to the young girl who had plea

Happy Father's Day

Variants of this theme have been written over time to celebrate this day and I may not be able to fully express it as to resonate with the moment. And though I may barely be able to express my gratitude, and although all I have to say might seem really small when expressed in writing - as I currently do. I can assure you that within me are welled up an ocean of gratitude for all you have done for me Dad. For you encourage me whenever I fall to get up; You support and disciplined me whenever I strayed; And with words of love you patiently directed me; You provided me with nuggets of wisdom to stay the course, even when the current seems overwhelming; You sacrifice and endured challenges in order to support me; You showed me the value of patient when needed, as well as aggression when required; And in your own way you encourage me to trust in God by practicing what you preach; These and more I will always appreciate and cherish. And yes variants of this theme h