Ponder this. One of the things we take for granted is simply waking up. It's a great gift to be given another day to live, to make a difference in this world, and to praise God.

Ponder this. Do you ever stop and think about why you are here on this earth?

We've all heard the exclamation "Stay safe" when ending a conversation with others. Or perhaps the most common ending thought in a conversation is the familiar exclamation, "Have a nice day."

Ponder this. For God so loved the world. Let this thought steep in your mind for a few minutes, like a tea bag in boiling hot water.

Ponder this. The passage of time. This phrase has been the popular subject of one of our political leaders, and what a profound phrase it is.

Ponder this. Do you have a roof over your head? Food to eat, and the basics to get through each day?