Gems of Wisdom
By Philip G. Roets
Introduction
Nature creates gems from various elements, under specific conditions, and over time to produce lasting beauty and strength. Phil's wisdom also required elements — education and study — specific conditions — daily living and teaching and helping others — and time: 80 years.
The written Gems in these collections come from Word to the Wise (WW) newspaper columns, or from the 92 journals (J) Phil kept. There are 250+ Gems in each collection.
Phil's wisdom and unique perspective toward life live in these Gems.
Please share the Gems — and all parts of our website — with others.
Collections
Gems from Journals
Drawn from the 92 personal journals Phil kept throughout his life — reflections on faith, teaching, nature, love, and the human condition. Over 250 gems.
Source: Journals (J)Gems from Word to the Wise
Drawn from Phil's twice-weekly newspaper column "Word to the Wise," published in the Oskaloosa Herald from 1982 to 1994. Over 250 gems of practical wisdom.
Source: Word to the Wise (WW)"Phil's wisdom and unique perspective toward life live in these Gems. Please share them with others."
Phil kept 92 journals over his lifetime and wrote hundreds of newspaper columns. These Gems represent the distilled wisdom of a man who spent 80 years studying, teaching, and serving others.