Someone once shared this powerful quote concerning the difference between education and experience… “The difference between education and experience: Education is what you get from reading the small print. Experience is what you get from not reading it.”
– Illustrations Unlimited
I wanted to share the following story with you on the power of an education in the life of one man that many people highly underestimated, yet became a giant in the field of electricity.
Charles Steinmetz, the electrical genius, and one of the founding fathers of the colossal General Electric, was crippled from birth. His body was grotesque; he was so short in stature that he looked like a dwarf; he was a hunchback.
Once again, it is that time of year when we pause to look back to appreciate both the work of Christ on the Cross, and of course, the evidence of the acceptance of His sacrifice… the Resurrection!
Spring is now upon us, and we are at the time when many people are busy at work planting seeds in their gardens. Some enjoy the vegetable gardens while others enjoy the fragrance and beauty of the flower garden.
Some people even enjoy planting gardens solely for the enjoyment of others as the following little story illustrates –