Don't put off for tomorrow what you can do today

Don't put off for tomorrow what you can do today,

          because if you enjoy it today,  

                     you can do it again tomorrow.

- James A. Michener

Trust in the LORD, and do good;
so you will dwell in the land, and enjoy security.

               Take delight in the LORD, and  

                      He will give you the desires of your heart.  

-Hebrews 1:2; 2:1

Author James Albert Michener attends an observance commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Location: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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