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Using Your Gifts – Quote of the Week – Henry Van Dyke

February 26, 2011 By Jean Wise



“Use the talents you possess, for the woods would be very silent if no birds sang except the best.”

Henry Van Dyke



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  1. Duane Scott says

    March 1, 2011 at 7:46 am

    So encouraging. I’ve kept it bookmarked to use later 😉

  2. blankJean Wise says

    February 27, 2011 at 1:29 pm

    Phil you are so right how we underestimate our impact on others. One reason why I love It’s a Wonderful Life movie’s message.

    Alida, I want to hear the birds chirping again. I have lots outside my window with the feeder this cold snowy winter but they aren’t chattering much – YET> spring is coming.

    Thanks for visiting and commenting!!

  3. blankAlida says

    February 26, 2011 at 5:09 pm

    I love this… where we live now there are a lot of birds constantly chattering and singing. I pray that we would all be bold enough to use the gifts and talents that God has graced everyone of us with.

  4. blankPhather Phil Malmstrom says

    February 26, 2011 at 3:22 pm

    Love it… Great quote Jean!

    I think sometimes we all underestimate the impact our contributions may make in other peoples’ lives. We should never avoid giving from the storehouse of gifts that God has bestowed on each of us. 🙂

    Have a Blessed Day Dear Lady!

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