From this morning's scripture reading: 2 Corinthians 4:18

"...for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal."

Temporal has the same root word as temporary.

We spend most of our efforts here in WEH on those things that are NOT seen--those truths you plant in the hearts of your children, those qualities of being--kindness, love, joy, cheerfulness--these are forever.

The scores your child achieves on tests, the salary he commands, the position he holds in this life--all temporary.

Which side is receiving the most attention in your home?

Art credit: Hide and Seek by Johann Georg Meyer von Bremen

The rush of Christmas traffic blurs
The days that we prepare
To celebrate the birthday of 
A babe so sweet and fair.

In all the rush did we neglect
A place for Christ to stay--
A tiny manger in our hearts
Where He may spend each day?

For once within, His presence grows;
The love that will enfold
Will be enough to reach and warm
A world confused and cold.

--Debra Crevelli

Art credit: Adoration of the Shepherds by Gerard van Honthorst (1622) (Wikimedia Commons)

"Study without desire spoils the memory--and it retains nothing it takes in."

--Leonardo da Vinci

Art credit: When Teacher's Back is Turned by Jacob Taanmann (artrenewal.org)