Nothing in the whole world felt as good as being able to make something from a sudden idea.
I think the best teachers had a real interest in the subject they were teaching and a love for children.
Beverly Cleary (1916-2021) was an American writer who published countless books which appealed to the interests of young children as well as creating fiction offerings for young adults.
There was nothing dark and hidden about Jesus. He was and is the Light of the world, and He welcomed the Light.
From John 8:12: “Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.'”
Samuel Logan Brengle (1860-1936) was a Commissioner in the Salvation Army. He served as a leading author, teacher, and preacher on the doctrine of Holiness.
Grateful perspectives do not protect us from the challenges of life, but they do offer us the means to navigate them.
From 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
Kristi Nelson is an American Christian writer.
Faith is letting down our nets into the transparent deeps at the Divine command, not knowing what we shall draw.
From Hebrews 11:6: “And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would approach God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him.”
Francois Fenelon (1651-1715) was a French theologian, poet, and writer. He has been widely remembered as the author of THE ADVENTURES OF TELEMACHUS.
God not only orders our steps. He orders our stops.
From Psalm 119:133: “Keep my steps steady according to your promise, and never let iniquity have dominion over me.“
German-born George Muller (1805-1898) was a Christian evangelist. Later in his life, he and his wife spent 17 years involved with missionary travel throughout the world.
If you have lost your peace, get it back through prayer. Commit every troubling thought to God and receive peace in return.
From Philippians 4:7: “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
David Jeremiah (born 1941) is an American pastor and Christian author.
It is easy to see the beginnings of things, and harder to see the ends.
Time is the school in which we learn.
Joan Didion (1934-2021) was an American writer and journalist.
What happened in Bethlehem didn’t stay in Bethlehem.
From Luke 2:10-11: “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for see, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.'”
There is a destiny that makes us brothers; none goes his way alone.
The crest and crowning of all good, life’s final star, is Brotherhood.
Edwin Markham (1852-1940) was an American poet. One of his most read poems was “The Man with the Hoe,” which shed light on the exploitation of poor laborers.
It takes a lifetime to build a tradition.
Failure is success if we learn from it.
Mario Andretti (born 1940) is an American race car driver. Now retired, his career is one of the most successful in all of auto racing.
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