Surely the flowers of a hundred spring are simply the souls of beautiful things.
Can words describe the fragrance of the very breath of spring?
L. M. Montgomery (1874-1942) was a Canadian author whose first acclaimed novel was ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, published in 1908.
Neltje Blanchan (1865-1918) was an American scientific historian and nature writer. Several of her published works dealt with wildflowers and birds.
Where there is much prayer, there will be much of the Spirit; where there is much of the Spirit, there will be ever-increasing prayer.
From James 5:15-16: “The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them up, and anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective.”
Andrew Murray (1828-1917) was a South African Christian pastor, writer, and teacher. He believed that Christians should always place a great emphasis on maintaining a rich, personal devotional life.
When the world becomes a massive mess with nobody at the helm, it’s time for artists to make this work.
I see music as fluid architecture.
Joni Mitchell (born 1943) is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter and painter.
You know the human response to panic? First, we are afraid. Second, we run. Third, we fight. Fourth, we tell everybody. God’s counsel is just the opposite. Don’t be afraid. Stand still. Watch Him work. Keep quiet. It’s then that He does it. He takes over!
From Exodus 14:13: “But Moses said to the people, ‘Do not be afraid, stand firm, and see the deliverance that the Lord will accomplish for you today, for the Egyptians whom you see today you shall never see again.'”
Faith ought not to be a plaything. If we believe, we should believe like giants.
From Psalm 71:5: “For you, O Lord, are my hope, my trust, O Lord, from my youth.”
Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955) was an American educator, philanthropist, and civil rights activist. A daughter of former slaves, she made a significant impact in the lives of many.
There is nothing like a dream to create the future.
Music expresses that which cannot be said on which it is impossible to be silent.
Victor Hugo (1802-1885) was a French writer and politician. His literary career spanned over 60 years, and his works are considered some of the greatest of any French writer.
Those who realize their days belong to God are careful how they live.
From Ephesians 5:15-17: “Be careful, then, how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. So do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.”
Every moment is a fresh beginning.
Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.
T. S. (Thomas Stearns) Eliot (1888-1965) was an acclaimed poet whose published works reinvigorated English poetry. Born in the United States, he later moved to England in his 20s. There he remained throughout the rest of his life.
We know that God is everywhere; but certainly we feel His presence most when His works are in the grandest scale spread before us.
From Psalm 111:2-3: “Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them. Full of honor and majesty is His work, and His righteousness endures forever.”
Charlotte Bronte (1816-1855) was an English novelist and poet. Many of her writings are considered classics in English literature.
You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.
Attitude, not Aptitude, determines Altitude.
Zig Ziglar (1926-2012) was an American author and motivational speaker. He inspired many with his wit, optimism, and Christian faith.
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