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Did you know I have been writing this article since November 2004? That’s a heap of writing. Several times a year, I select some of the best quotes and short snippets I’ve gleaned from my reading or social media and share them with you. Today’s article is one of those. I’ve included humor, wisdom, quips, inspiration, practical and insightful snippets for you. Some are unusual (like the title of this article). Here we go.
“Take your age and add 5 to it. That will be your age in fi ve years.” “Learn from the mistakes of others; you can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.” “They say we can have gatherings with up to eight people without issues. I don’t even know eight people without issues.” “I need to get back in shape, but I’m kind of waiting to see if the world is going to end before I put any real effort in.” “The biggest lie I tell myself is, ‘I don’t need to write that down. I’ll remember it.’”
Someday the United States may go metric. Here are some phrases involving weights and measures which will need to be converted. “A near miss is a
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good as 1.61 kilometers.” “There isn’t 0.06 gram of truth in it.” “He felt 3.05 meters tall.” “First down and 9.14 meters to go.” “She 2.54-‘centimetered’ her way through the crowd.” “Don’t hide your light under 35.24 liters.” Here are the conversion answers for the mentally challenged like me: mile, ounce, 10 feet, 10 yards, inched, bushel. I bet you never mused about that before.
Consider these “B Positive” blood-pumping ideas. “If you fail, never give up, because F.A.I.L. means ‘fi rst attempt in learning.’ The end is not the end. E.N.D. means ‘effort never dies.’ If you got ‘no’ as an answer, remember N.O. means ‘next opportunity.’ Change your mindset.”
Here’s a great thought. “Two principles for a happier life: Use things,
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not people. Love people, not things.” Here’s a food quip. “The pros and cons of making food. Pros: food. Cons: making.”
“Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, you’ll be a mile away, and you’ll have their shoes.” That’s funny; don’t do it.
No “irony-wrinkly” article would be complete without marriage and relationship quotes. “My wife and I often laugh about how competitive we are, but I laugh more.” Here’s a fun fact. “The majority of archaeologists are women due to their natural ability to dig up the past.” “If at fi rst, you don’t succeed, do it the way your wife told you to.” “Chromosomes: XX=female. XY=male. YYY=Delilah.” “There are two types of people: morning chatterboxes and people who do not want to speak or be spoken to in the morning. They usually marry each other.”
Some wisdom for you: “Wrinkles mean you laughed; gray hair means you cared and scars mean you lived.”
Here’s another. “If you don’t like something, and it’s not essential or signifi cant, just take away its only pow-
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er: your attention.” Here’s a favorite on my Facebook page. “The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.” “Let your smile change the world, but don’t let the world change your smile.” “Don’t let the offense against you produce an offense within you.” “We overestimate what we can do over a year but underestimate what we can do over 10 years.”
Want to stand out by becoming outstanding in your career? Consider these thoughts. “Your smile is your logo. Your personality is your business card. How you leave others feeling after transacting is your trademark.” “If you try and fail … congratulations. Most people won’t even try.” “Don’t get all steamed up when you don’t know what’s cooking.” “Maybe if we tell some people the brain is an app, they will start using it.” “Begin your day with an ‘I get to’ mentality instead of an ‘I have to.’ I get to go to work. I get to have a busy day. Whatever it is. We often dress our opportunities in
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Bellevue Heights hosting summer Bible study
BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF
A 12-week Bible study that takes an in-depth look at what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ will be offered this summer at Bellevue Heights Church.
The public is invited to attend the Bible study sessions, called “Growing in Christ,” taught by Senior Pastor Rob Boyd. They will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesdays from June 9 to Aug. 25.
According to Boyd, the sessions are designed to help attendees know Christ, grow in Christ and live for Christ. Gatherings will be held in Franklin Hall on the Bellevue Heights Church campus at 9440 W. Hutton Drive in Sun City. There is no charge, and attendees are invited to come early for coffee.
For more information, call the church offi ce at 623-977-8308 or visit bhcsuncity.com.
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Consider these self-discovery thoughts. “Being less visible doesn’t make you less valuable.” “When you know your value, you will stop giving discounts.” “Know your value, then add tax.” “If God doesn’t say it about you, quit saying it about yourself.” “ Someone will always be prettier. Someone will always be smarter. Someone will always be younger. But they will never be you.”
Let’s close with spiritual health snippets. “There isn’t a mask big enough to protect us from everything going on in the world today. We need to suit up with the whole armor of God.” (Ephesians 6.) Here’s some encouragement for “sisters” wearing the whole armor of God.
“Sister, when you get on that scale, remind yourself that you are wearing the full armor of God, and that stuff is heavy!” (I just made someone’s day!) “When asked, ‘What is more important: praying or reading the Bible?’” Charles Spurgeon responded with, “What is more important: breathing in or breathing out?”
There you go — an article with a bit of irony and a little wrinkly. Remember to breathe in and break out. Prayer and Bible reading will do you good and help you, too. Remember, God’s not mad at you. God’s mad about you.
Ed Delph is Phoenix native who lives in the North Valley. Since 1980, he has pastored three churches in the Valley. He is a noted author of 10 books, weekly columnist in several local and worldwide newspapers, teacher, business owner and speaker. He has been to or ministered in over 100 countries. He is president of a worldwide ministry, NationStrategy.
To learn more about Pastor Ed Delph, the Church-Community Connection and Nation strategy, call 623-376-6757, e-mail nationstrategy@cs.com or visit nationstrategy.com.
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New O’Neil Park splash pad cools area kids
BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF
The city of Glendale welcomes kids to cool down at O’Neil Park’s new splash pad that opened May 29.
The splash pad features an aqua dome, water bloom, fountain spray, jet stream, luna cannon rainbow water tunnel and more. There are also shade ramadas and tables for family and friends to supervise children.
To kick off the fun, Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers, Ocotillo District Councilmember Jamie Aldama and fellow councilmembers held an offi cial ribbon-cutting ceremony, while neighborhood kids gave it an “offi cial” pre-opening test run.
“I am proud to stand with the council in continuing to support family-friendly park amenities that allow our community to enjoy the outdoors safely,” Weiers said.
Providing a water amenity at O’Neil Park has been a priority for Aldama.
“I am very excited to fi nally bring this project to a community that has lacked this amenity for years,” Aldama said.
The splash pad is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Aug. 8, as well as 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from Aug. 14 to Sept. 6.
The splash pad is free to the public and provides children an opportunity to learn new ways to play, express individuality, role play and develop motor skills, all while staying cool.
The splash pad was designed by FCI and Miracle Playgrounds using the latest technology. Glendale’s public facilities, recreation, special events and engineering departments worked together to manage the project.
Kids play at the new O’Neil Park splash pad. (Photos by Pablo Robles)
GCC student wins prestigious national scholarship
BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF
Glendale Community College student Dien Nguyen received the prestigious Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.
The highly competitive national transfer scholarship provides selected students with up to $40,000 a year to complete their bachelor’s degrees.
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation said Nguyen is one of 72 high-achieving community college students, and the only student in Arizona, to receive the scholarship.
Over 1,300 students from 370 community colleges applied for the 2021 Cooke Foundation Scholarship. The foundation evaluated each submission based on students’ academic ability and achievement, fi nancial need, persistence and leadership.
“We know how much exponentially harder this past year has been on students. It’s an honor to award this group of individuals, as they have achieved so much both in the classroom and in their daily lives,” said Seppy Basili, executive director of the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation.
“Congratulations to Dien for earning the Cooke Foundation Scholarship,” said Terry Leyba Ruiz, Ed.D., president of Glendale Community College. “It is truly a testament to his hard work, leadership and diligence.
Nearly half of the students pursuing college choose to attend two-year institutions. Research commissioned by the foundation found that community college students who transfer to selective institutions have equal to or higher graduation rates as students who enrolled directly from high school or transferred from four-year institutions. Yet, at the nation’s top colleges, only 5% have transferred from a community college. The Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship seeks to increase the number of community college students completing their education at top four-year institutions.
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