Funny Things to Ponder

Funny Things to Ponder
Author: Steve Vogt
Publisher:
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2019-08
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 9781950380527

Steve Vogt was born on January 22, 1950 in Wood River, Illinois. Vogt graduated from Civic Memorial High School in Bethalto, Illinois in 1968. During that time he went through both the Boy Scouts and Explorer Scouts. He was awarded the Eagle Scout Rank in 1966, having 60 merits badges. Vogt then graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1972 with a Bachelor of Science Degree. He had two children, Amber and Brock, and started teaching middle school science for the Maries County R-2 School District in 1974. Vogt retired in 2003 after 29 years of teaching and driving a school bus route. He was voted "Teacher of the Year" twice. He also served as Mayor and Alderman in his community for a total of 30 years. Vogt served (and still serving) on various boards and committees. These include the Meramec Regional Planning Commission as the Operations Committee Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, and Vice Chairman; the Belle Community Betterment Association; Meramec Regional Community Foundation (local and regional boards); Belle High School Washington D.C. Trip sponsor; the Belle Volunteer Fire Department as Second Lieutenant and Assistant Chief; Maries County Extension Council; Enterprize Zone Board; Meramec Regional Solid Waste Executive Board as Secretary and Treasurer; Transportation Advisory Committee; the Vienna Eagles Club; Lions Club; the Belle Chamber of Commerce; the Belle Fair Board; Friends of the Belle Library; MSTA President; and still drives trips for local sports teams and substitute teaches.

Things to Ponder

Things to Ponder
Author: Pastor Latoyria Mckoy
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2011-02-22
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1477167358

Things to ponder is a book derived of revelations birthed through the obidence of living a spiritualy mature life before the lord. Every word contained in these pages are colthed in experience, and are not just mere words. Th ey are truly thoughts worth pondering, they have caused me to be transformed daily into the image of Jesus Christ.

THINGS TO PONDER TOO!

THINGS TO PONDER TOO!
Author: Pastor Latoyria Mckoy
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2011-02-22
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1469128292

It is truly a blessing to have this book published at this time. The Lord Assured me that the battle was his. Many People Expected Me Not To Become An Achiever. Mean-while, the spirit of God assured me “There is A Season And A Time For Everything, And In Due-Season You Will Reap If You Faint Not” and that’s what kept me content. I had to operate in the fruit of the spirit while knowing the thoughts and true intents of men and women’s hearts. I encourage each one of you to never sleep on the spirit of God; it doesn’t matter if you’re a pastor, bishop, prophet, prophetess or even the pope God will reveal your thoughts to his people. AND THAT’S WORTH PONDERING...

Points to Ponder

Points to Ponder
Author: Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad
Publisher: Islam International Publications Ltd
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2011-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1882494318

The stories related in this collection share a common theme, that is, they describe incidents in which the main characters consistently display the ability and the courage to say or to do ‘the right thing,’ no matter what. By exemplifying virtues such as piety, integrity, honesty and self-discipline, these people confirm to us that standing up for what is right during times of challenge and controversy is the best way to teach others. They bring truth to the adage that states: ‘Setting an example is not the main means of influencing another, it is the only means.’

The Children God Forgot

The Children God Forgot
Author: Graham Masterton
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 358
Release: 2021-02-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1800240236

Forsake the living. Forget the dead. Fear the children... The brand new chilling page-turner from the master of horror A TERRIFYING BIRTH A young woman is rushed to the hospital with stabbing pains in her stomach. The chief surgeon delivers a living child with the face of an angel and the body of a tentacled monster. The doctors are unanimous that the baby must die. AN ESCAPE FROM THE DARK Engineer Gemma is plunged into darkness in a tunnel beneath London. Before she escapes, a strange green light illuminates a cluster of ghostly figures. Gemma is certain they were children. A SUPERNATURAL THREAT DC Jerry Pardoe and DS Jamila Patel, of Tooting Police, have investigated the occult before – but nothing as strange and horrible as what they must confront in the city sewers. Down here in the dark, where the dead come back to life, witchcraft is the only force strong enough to save you... Praise for Graham Masterton: 'God, it's good' Stephen King 'Masterton handles his large cast of well-drawn characters with the finesse of a master storyteller, propelling the tension-filled narrative through a series of short, fast-paced chapters, and steers the novel towards a suspenseful finale' Guardian 'A true master of horror' James Herbert 'One of the most original and frightening storytellers of our time' Peter James 'A natural storyteller with a unique gift for turning the mundane into the terrifyingly real' New York Journal of Books 'This is a first-class thriller with some juicy horror touches. Mystery readers who don't know the Maguire novels should change that right now' Booklist 'One of Britain's finest horror writers' Daily Mail

The Great Mental Models, Volume 1

The Great Mental Models, Volume 1
Author: Shane Parrish
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2024-10-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0593719972

Discover the essential thinking tools you’ve been missing with The Great Mental Models series by Shane Parrish, New York Times bestselling author and the mind behind the acclaimed Farnam Street blog and “The Knowledge Project” podcast. This first book in the series is your guide to learning the crucial thinking tools nobody ever taught you. Time and time again, great thinkers such as Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett have credited their success to mental models–representations of how something works that can scale onto other fields. Mastering a small number of mental models enables you to rapidly grasp new information, identify patterns others miss, and avoid the common mistakes that hold people back. The Great Mental Models: Volume 1, General Thinking Concepts shows you how making a few tiny changes in the way you think can deliver big results. Drawing on examples from history, business, art, and science, this book details nine of the most versatile, all-purpose mental models you can use right away to improve your decision making and productivity. This book will teach you how to: Avoid blind spots when looking at problems. Find non-obvious solutions. Anticipate and achieve desired outcomes. Play to your strengths, avoid your weaknesses, … and more. The Great Mental Models series demystifies once elusive concepts and illuminates rich knowledge that traditional education overlooks. This series is the most comprehensive and accessible guide on using mental models to better understand our world, solve problems, and gain an advantage.

Passing Thoughts... To Ponder and a Tribute to Women and Romance

Passing Thoughts... To Ponder and a Tribute to Women and Romance
Author: David M Rosso M D
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2004-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1418493961

Life has become so busy, and the pace has become so fast, that we've begun to lose our focus. The first section of this book, "Passing Thoughts.to Ponder.," was written in order to share thoughts, anecdotes, and concepts with the hope that we could regain our perspective, and learn to appreciate life again. Part of that 'perspective' also deals with the areas of romance and chivalry. Somewhere along the line, those concepts seem to have gotten lost in the shuffle of day to day life. Because of the many demands of life, 'corners' are being cut.and one of the first things to go, unfortunately, is in the realm of romance. Chivalry also has been a 'casualty of modern times'. Because it has become so relatively rare, many women have conceded, and have lowered their expectations. (I would venture to say that many women have become accustomed to the absence of such once common-place acts as having a door held for them.) As expectations have declined, the number of chivalrous acts has plummeted to unprecedented lows. Women should not have to settle for being treated as anything less than a 'lady'. As expectations climb, a 'renaissance of chivalry' will follow. We need to raise our daughters to expect it, and our sons in such a manner that these acts become second-nature. "A Tribute to Women and Romance" was written in appreciation of the true beauty which exists uniquely within every woman.a beauty which frequently goes unacknowledged by the woman, herself. This section also addresses the 'art of romance'. It is my hope that this book will prompt a revitalization.a 'new age' of old-fashioned romance and chivalry.

God's Got Jokes

God's Got Jokes
Author: Neosho C Ponder
Publisher:
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2021-12-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9781637308165

In God's Got Jokes, author Neosho C. Ponder allows the reader into the most personal and vulnerable parts of her life. As she battled the hardships of cancer, she learned that some of those who supported her succumbed to their own battles of cancer. You will hear stories such as: Being evicted during chemotherapy, which finally led to her seeing the humor and not choosing to give up. The financial adversity that affects cancer patients too sick to work, those undergoing treatments and multiple surgeries. The loss of several loved ones in a short time during the battle of a lifetime. The deeper connection to faith, family, and self, despite mental health struggles. Ponder's resilience is astonishing. She never let her diagnosis keep her from doing anything, including traveling to taking care of others that needed her. God's Got Jokes is a long-awaited companion to those fighting cancer, have faced your own difficult journey, or just appreciate winning!

Fodder for Ponder

Fodder for Ponder
Author: Richard HINDMARSH
Publisher:
Total Pages: 69
Release: 2020-03-13
Genre:
ISBN:

It may sound just a little crazy, but embracing boredom will enrich your life. As a modern society, we avoid boredom like the plague. Boredom is painful. Boredom is an idle, restless discomfort, and a vacant, empty mind craves distraction. Yes, it might be uncomfortable but do not run from it or try to drown it in endless meaningless activities or shallow thought. Do you want your life to have meaning? Do you wish to exercise your creativity? Do you want to love and be loved? Don't let fear limit your questions and constrict your life as you drown in a sea of self-soothing digital-distraction. Put your smartphone away. Turn off the television and unplug your computer. Learn to be comfortable with the uncomfortable and ponder difficult issues. You need to embrace boredom to free up your thinking. If you run from boredom, you will quickly lose your ability to think. It will be uncomfortable, but it will be worthwhile. Boredom is not your enemy; it is your awkward friend.Every soul has a cellar, a place of repressed insults and offenses, a cold, dark storage shed of disappointment, and unresolved anguish. We want this cellar to be an out-of-sight storage container in another state, but in reality, it is something we carry with us everywhere we go. If you choose to disregard what is in your cellar, it will eventually rise and hurt you. It may take time, but ultimately, it will show up as anger, bitterness, unforgiveness, depression, anxiety, hopelessness, despair, or any of many other self-destructive misery factors. Embrace boredom by thinking about meaningful things, gratitude, forgiveness, creativity, problem-solving, and personal growth.Ponder and write down your musings, and write a gratitude journal.You owe it to yourself to ponder. Pondering will enrich your life.Boredom is a mental stew made with a dash of loneliness, a cup of felt meaninglessness, a sprig of powerlessness, a scent of mortality in a pot of spiritual emptiness. If you expect to live a full and meaningful life, you will need to be willing to wander into the swamp of boredom and take some time to ponder essential life issues. Without this pondering, you will scramble for the next distraction, unable to find meaning or purpose, unable to love or recognize when you are loved. If you live in fear of the darkness of boredom, it will leave you feeling even more alone and isolated.

Sugar Surfing

Sugar Surfing
Author: Stephen W. Ponder
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2015-05-16
Genre:
ISBN: 9780996253901