The Eclectic Company: Steeples In My City

* "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!"

* "Those who throw dirt only lose ground."

* "I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger."

* "The road to success is always under construction."

* "I fish, therefore I lie."

* "Dear Algebra, stop asking us to find your X, she's not coming back and I know Y."

* "Teamwork means never having to take all the blame."

* "I barely survived yesterday and now it's already today!"

* "Do you call Santa's helpers subordinate clauses?"

* "So, how many days DID it take to build Rome?"

* "Cancel my subscription, I'm tired of your issues."

* "Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday."

* "Don't sweat petty things . . . or pet sweaty things"

* "Two wrongs are only the beginning"

* "Worrying works. 90% of the things I worry about never happen."

* "I finally got my head together, and now my body is falling apart."

* "When I'm finally holding all the cards, why does everyone decide to play chess?"

* "Legend: A lie that has the dignity of age."

* "A diamond is forever: The payments are longer."

* "When in doubt, mumble: When in trouble, delegate: When in charge, ponder."

* "I don't have an attitude; I have a personality you can't handle."

* "When I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!"

* "It is better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot."

* "An eye for an eye leaves the world blind."

* "Sports do not build character, they reveal it!"

* "Dust is a protective coating for fine furniture"

* "I'm in shape - round IS a shape."

* "Money talks, but all mine says is "good-bye."

* "If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?"

* "Love is blind but marriage is a real eye-opener!"

* "A dog has an owner. A cat has a staff"

* "I'd like to have more self-esteem, but I don't deserve it!"

* "Red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is."

* "Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool."

* "Bacteria - the back door of a cafeteria."

* "Nostalgia isn't what it used to be."

* "Stressed spelled backwards is desserts."

* "As I said before, I never repeat myself."

* "Corduroy pillows: they're making headlines!"

* "Young at heart, slightly older in other places."

* "(I'm) proof that evolution can go in reverse"

* "My reality check bounced"

* "If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn?"

* "I hate people who steal my ideas before I think of them."

* "I was uncool before uncool was cool."

* "Middle age: When your age starts to show around your middle"

* "Do not disturb, I'm already disturbed."

* "If an open door is ajar, is an open jar adoor?"

* "March Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change."

* "Telepath Wanted: You know where to apply!"

* "The information went data way"

* "I'm bilingual - I speak English and SMACK!"

* "Mental floss prevents moral decay."

* "Why use a big word when a diminutive one will do?"

* "Why is abbreviation such a long word?"

* "I can see clearly now, the brain is gone."

* "Every morning is the dawn of a new error"

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Quotes of Note

You're born a male but you have to CHOOSE to be a man" - Herm Edwards

"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that" - Unknown

"They err who think Santa Clause comes down through the chimney; he really enters through the heart." - Mrs. Paul M. Ell

"Thankfully, our true roots are in heritage and not things. I just need to keep reminding myself that things are only reminders of heritage." - Keetha Broyles, June 21, 2010

"Tears lubricate the soul." - from "Finding Buck McHenry"

"Somehow you must come to understand that God is love, that love is the proof of God, and forgiveness is the proof of love." - The Priest in "Levi's Will" by W. Dale Cramer

"The truth about a man is in what he does, not what he says." - W. Dale Cramer in "Levi's Will"

"Fairy Tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." - G. K. Chesterton

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Sunday, July 3, 2011

Steeples In My City

Church steeples rise over most cities,

Lifting our eyes,
And our hearts,

Toward the Maker of Heaven and Earth,

From Which cometh our Help.

In these days, as in all others,
We are sorely in need of His help.

Hope you enjoyed these Steeples
Found in my city.

Thanks to Unknown Mami for hosting
"Sundays in My City"
To which I am linking this post.
My City is Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

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14 comments:

Anonymous said...: We have a lot of the "long low" clubhouse style churches out here in the woods. Only a few of the more traditional style, but a few of those are historic and lovely (hmn, if it wasn't so hot I should grab my camera and snap a few).; July 3, 2011 at 2:28 PM
Unknown said...: I am glad you went on a 'steeple chase." Nice pictures and sentiments.; July 3, 2011 at 3:12 PM
urban muser said...: Beautiful steeples and skies.; July 3, 2011 at 4:04 PM
LV said...: A very nice post today on church steeples. No mater what denomination it is, steeples always stand out.; July 3, 2011 at 5:20 PM
Traci Marie Wolf said...: What a lovely and thoughtful post. I find churches just absolutely lovely. And they are even better when they help to change people's lives in a positive way. Check out this pic I took of a church in Petersburg, Alaska.

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/g-7DIAzahx32skHVK92fhCjkDjMVonIW9CHGTN90j2w?feat=directlink; July 3, 2011 at 6:35 PM
Traci Marie Wolf said...: I sent it in an email instead. But now that I did, I realized I could've just sent the actual picture, not just a link in the email. DOH!; July 3, 2011 at 6:40 PM
Ann in the UP said...: Very uplifting indeed.; July 3, 2011 at 6:52 PM
Mrs4444 said...: Love'em! I'm glad you took the time to notice them and share them :) Our church got a copper steeple a couple of years ago. At first, I thought it was ugly, but now I like it. It sure stands out!; July 3, 2011 at 7:50 PM
Theresa said...: Oh how I love steeples! Enjoyed seeing yours! Have a blessed day, HUGS!; July 3, 2011 at 8:29 PM
Claudya Martinez said...: I'm not religious, but that does not stop me from loving steeples. They are beautiful.; July 3, 2011 at 10:40 PM
nancygrayce said...: I love steeples. I grew up in a church with a steeple and it was the center of town.; July 3, 2011 at 10:59 PM
mimbles said...: I love the weather vane on top of the last steeple, it looks just right perched way up there.; July 4, 2011 at 6:20 AM
Debby@Just Breathe said...: Funny, I read sleepless in my city and was thinking the steeples keep you up!!! I love church steeples.; July 12, 2011 at 4:35 PM
THIS IS ME....ONLINE said...: What a neat collection of pictures. I'm kindof fascinated by steeples. They just make me feel a little more peaceful and, of course, point to our faith. Amazing that a piece of architecture could be an encourager.; July 13, 2011 at 11:04 AM