Posts By: Ford Church

“Now we see that we have to pay attention to the environment. We have to protect it. It’s become a real issue and a lot of people are still looking at it from a 20th century standpoint.” – Herbie Hancock

“An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea.” – Buddha

“Crafts make us feel rooted, give us a sense of belonging and connect us with our history. Our ancestors used to create these crafts out of necessity, and now we do them for fun, to make money and to express ourselves.” – Phyllis George

“Unless your heart, your soul, and your whole being are behind every decision you make, the words from your mouth will be empty, and each action will be meaningless. Truth and confidence are the roots of happiness.” – Unknown

“My experience leads me to believe that the main distinction between those who fully participate in their communities and those who withdraw into private life doesn’t rest in the active citizens’ grasp of complex issues, or their innate moral strength. Instead, those who get involved view their place in the world very differently. They have… Read more »

“When you know what you care about, what you love, what you have passion about, you have discovered the deep truths about who you are and can fashion these gifts into something original.” – George Land and Beth Jarman