There are always a lot of people so afraid of rocking the boat that they stop rowing. We can never get ahead that way.
There is some risk involved in action, there always is. But there is more risk in failure to act.
Harry S. Truman (1884-1972) was the 33rd President of the United States.
I love the challenge. It’s one of the greatest joys of my life, but does it fill the deepest wants and desires of my heart? Absolutely not.
From Ecclesiastes 2:11: “Then I considered all that my hands had done and the toil I had spent in doing it, and again, all was vanity and a chasing after wind, and there was nothing to be gained under the sun.”
Scottie Scheffler (born 1996) is an American professional golfer. He has often given testaments that his Christian faith is more important than his golf career. This quote came from an interview with Scheffler.
Stay busy, Be useful.
Strength does not come with winning. Your struggles develop your strengths.
Arnold Schwarzenegger (born 1947) is an Austrian-born bodybuilder who has lived the American dream as an actor and California governor.
Take care of your garden and keep out the weeds; fill it up with sunshine, kind words, and kind deeds.
From 1 Thessalonians 5:20-22: “Do not despise prophecies, but test everything; hold fast to what is good; abstain from every form of evil.”
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) was an American poet and educator. Born in Portland, Maine, he has long been remembered for being one of New England’s fireside poets.
Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood.
Be of good cheer. Do not think of today’s failures, but of the success that may come tomorrow.
Helen Keller (1880-1968) was an American author and lecturer. Her own journey through blindness and deafness encouraged her to advocate for the rights of others who live with disabilities.
God has some extremely exciting things in mind for His children. He knows exactly where He’s taking us. Our job is to obey.
From Isaiah 41:10: “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will uphold you with My victorious right hand.”
Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
From Philippians 4:6-7: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Reinhold Neibuhr (1892-1971) was an American theologian as well as a commentator on public affairs. He was a professor at Union Theological Seminary for over 30 years.
Many adults feel that every children’s book has to teach them something. My theory is a children’s book can be just for fun.
Sometimes to helps to scold yourself, to yourself advice.
R. L. (Robert Lawrence) Stine (born 1943) is an American author who hails from Columbus, Ohio. His specialty is fiction for children and young adults.
If you seek to please men, you can never be a servant of the Lord.
From Psalm 100:1-2: “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. Serve the Lord with gladness; come into His presence with singing.”
Zac Poonen (born 1939) has been serving the Lord as a Christian Bible teacher for nearly 60 years in his home country of India.
I have learned to seek my happiness by limiting my desires, rather than in attempting to satisfy them.
Genius can only breath freely in an atmosphere of freedom.
John Stuart Mill (1806-1873) was an English philosopher, civil servant, and political economist. He was a member of the British Parliament from 1865-1868.
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