Better to die fighting for freedom than to be a prisoner all the days of your life.
Judge not, before you judge yourself.
Bob Marley (1945-1981) was a Jamaican-born singer, songwriter, and musician. His unique and pioneering musical talents shared many inspiring songs.
Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.
From Ephesians 6:10: “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His power.”
Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure.
One is loved because one is loved. No reason is needed for loving.
Paulo Coelho de Souza (born 1947) is a Brazilian lyricist and novelist. He has published over two dozen books, with THE ALCHEMIST being an international best-seller.
To set our mind on the things of God, we must consistently choose to have the Lord’s viewpoint and reject conformity with the ways of the world.
From Romans 12:2: “Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
Remember that your mind is like a parachute–it only works when it’s open.
Knowledge x Action = Power
Jim Kwik (born 1973) is an American entrepreneur and author. He is well-known for his speed-reading and memory techniques.
If you would test the character of anything, you only need to enquire whether that that thing leads you to God or away from God.
From James 1:2-4: “My brothers and sisters, whenever you face various trials, consider it all joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance complete its work, so that you may be complete and whole, lacking in nothing.”
Watchman Nee (1903-1972) was a Chinese church leader and Christian teacher. He authored a collection of Christian books, and he endured persecution for his beliefs. Ultimately, he died while being imprisoned for the final twenty years of his life.
When God asks us to surrender our will to His, it’s our job to trust He will show us the way.
From Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.”
Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.
Moral cowardice that keeps us from speaking our minds is as dangerous to this country as irresponsible talk.
Margaret Chase Smith (1897-1995) served in the United States House of Representatives (1940-1949) and the United States Senate (1949-1973). She was the first woman elected to both houses of Congress. In her 1950 speech, “Declaration of Conscience,” she challenged and condemned the tactics of Senator Joseph McCarthy’s anti-communist witch hunt.
Guilt is a gift that leads us to grace.
From Colossians 3:1-2: “So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on the things that are above, not on the things that are on earth.”
A smooth sea never made a skillful sailor.
To reach a port we must set sail. Sail, not tie at anchor. Sail, not drift.
Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945) was the 32nd President of the United States (1933-1945). Both of these quotes were spoken during one of his “Fireside Chats” on April 14, 1938. Roosevelt used these radio addresses to rally America during the Great Depression and World War II.
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