Ponder this. If you die today, what would happen to all of your stuff? Speaking from experience, I can tell you that your belongings will either be sold, given away, or thrown away.

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. Do you ever wonder if praying makes a difference? Perhaps you have asked God for special favors that you have not received.

Ponder this. Each day we live, we are one day closer to the day we die. You might say that this is a rather morbid way to look at life, but we must face the facts.

Ponder this. Every day can be like a clean slate, a fresh start, a real new 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. I often hear people say that everything is in God's hands. It's frequently said when confronted with a problem, situation, or a dilemma that is difficult to resolve.

Ponder this. There's an old adage: Waste not, want not. Do you ever think about how much we waste in a day?

Ponder this. Our thumbs are very busy appendages in these modern times; they are the key to easy and quick conversations with others.

Ponder this. Do you often get disappointed by the actions or inactions of others? Perhaps you expected a person to hold a door or an elevator for you, but they pretended they didn't see you.

Ponder this. A dear friend of mine lived a long life, reaching nearly 90 years of age. He was an engineer who loved his profession and worked up until the day he died.

Ponder this. My son-in-law, Alex, has a phrase that he uses often to get his children back on track when they are getting out of control.