It is His joy that remains in us that makes our joy full.
From Romans 15:13: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
A. B. (Albert Benjamin) Simpson (1843-1919) was a Canadian-born pastor, theologian, and Christian author. He founded the Christian and Missionary Alliance.
God’s faithfulness and grace make the impossible possible.
From 2 Thessalonians 3:3-5: “But the Lord is faithful; He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. And we have confidence in the Lord concerning you, that you are doing and will go on doing the things that we command. May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ.”
Sheila Walsh (born 1956) is a Scottish-born, American contemporary Christian vocalist. Her journey has also taken her into writing, speaking, and evangelizing.
We are never more fulfilled than when our longing for God is met by His presence in our lives.
From Psalm 16:11: “You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”
Billy Graham (1918-2018) was an American Christian evangelist.
God’s end is to enable me to see that He can walk on the chaos of my life just now.
From Mark 6:49-50: “But when they saw Him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost and cried out, for they all saw Him and were terrified. But immediately He spoke to them and said, ‘Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.'”
Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher. Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons. Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST. I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.
Try to leave this world a little better than you found it.
The most worthwhile thing is to try to put happiness into the lives of others.
Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941) was a British-born army officer, writer, and founder of the Boy Scouts Association.
Forget about trying to compete with someone else. Create your own pathway. Create your own new vision.
Life is not about finding our limitations, it’s about finding our infinity.
Herbie Hancock (born 1940) is a composer, pianist, bandleader, and jazz icon. His music has crossed over into several genres: jazz, R&B, pop, hip-hop, and dance.
Winning doesn’t always mean being first. Winning means you’re doing better than you’ve done before.
Four key words–helped make my dreams come true. They are: dedication, balance, risk, and love.
Bonnie Blair (born 1964) was an American speed skater. She competed in four Winter Olympics where she won five gold medals and one bronze medal.
God thirsts to be thirsted after.
From Isaiah 58:11: “The Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your needs in parched places and make your bones strong, and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water whose waters never fail.”
Jesus Christ was always consistent to God, and the Christian must be consistent to the life of the Son of God in him, not consistent to hard and fast creeds.
From Luke 14:27: “Whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.”
Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher. Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons. Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST. I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.
For what has been, thanks! For what shall be, yes!
From Proverbs 24:14: “Know that wisdom is such to your soul; if you find it, you will find a future, and your hope will not be cut off.”
Dag Hammarskjold (1905-1961) was a Swedish economist and diplomat. He served as the second Secretary-General of the United Nations (1953-1961).
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