Author: Monty Thurman

ht, ask yourself: What did today teach me that will help me become a better man tomorrow? Masonry works when it’s done daily.

We live in a world where everyone seems to have something to say. Conversations often become opportunities to offer opinions, share experiences, or prepare our next response. But how often do we simply listen? As Masons, we are taught the importance of Brotherly Love. Sometimes that love is expressed not through what we say, but…

Some of the most meaningful acts of kindness are the ones nobody ever hears about. A neighbor’s trash cans brought back from the curb. A meal delivered to someone having a difficult week. A few dollars quietly given when someone needs help. No photographs. No announcements. No expectation of recognition. Just someone seeing a need…

We often tell ourselves that we don’t have enough time. Not enough time to call a friend. Not enough time to help a neighbor. Not enough time to sit quietly and reflect on the day. Yet somehow, we find a few minutes for things that matter far less. As Masons, we’re introduced to the Twenty-Four-Inch…

Sometimes the most important work a Mason can do begins with simply paying attention. We notice when a Brother misses a meeting. We notice when someone who usually has a smile seems unusually quiet. We notice when a familiar voice hasn’t been heard in a while. But noticing and acting are two different things. It’s…

It’s easy to begin the day thinking about everything we need to accomplish, the problems waiting for us, or the things we wish were different. But before we ask for more, perhaps we ought to recognize what we’ve already been given. As Masons, we are taught to acknowledge our dependence upon God. Gratitude is one…

The Foundation Stones give us firm footing. But firm footing also allows us to lift our eyes and look farther down the path. Where is your Masonry taking you?

Every day’s Trestle Board seems to have one piece of work we’d rather leave until later. Identify today’s hard stone—and lay it first.

Our lives can become so noisy that even our quiet moments aren’t quiet. Give God five minutes today with no phone, no list, and no agenda. Be still enough to listen.

Sometimes a Brother doesn’t need another message telling him he’s remembered. He needs to see Brothers pulling into his driveway. Ask another Brother to go with you—and go see him.