The real secret of an unsatisfied life lies too often in an unsurrendered will.
From Psalm 37:5: “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act.”
Hudson Taylor (1832-1905) was a British-born Christian missionary. He spent 54 years in China.
Music is a bridge builder, connecting our stories.
In any given day, there are acts of courage and kindness that remind us of the goodness in the world.
Ellie Holcomb (born 1982) is an American singer and songwriter. She grew up in Nashville, Tennessee.
For we love not God first, to compel Him to love again; but He loved us first, and gave His Son for us, that we might see love and love again.
From 1 John 4:9-10: “God’s love was revealed among us in this way: God sent His only Son into the world so that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins.
William Tyndale (c. 1494 – c.1536) was an English Biblical scholar and linguist. He became a leading figure in the Protestant Reformation, and his writings were influenced by the thoughts shared from fellow reformer Martin Luther.
Always fall in with what you’re asked to accept. Take what is given, and make it over your way.
There are tones of voices that mean more than words.
Robert Frost (1874-1963) was an American poet. He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry four times (only poet to be so honored). Much of his poetry used rural settings from early 20th century New England.
Every vision will be made real if we have patience. Think of the enormous leisure of God! He is never in a hurry.
From Isaiah 35:6b-7a: “For waters shall break forth in the wilderness and streams in the desert; the burning sand shall become a pool and the thirsty ground springs of water.”
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.
A good education and a kind heart will serve you well throughout your entire life.
Keep your head up. Move forward. Keep going.
Alex Trebek (1940-2020) was a Canadian-born television personality and game show host. He hosted the game show “Jeopardy!” from from 1984-2020.
Ask God. Trust God. We are completely dependent on Him for eternal life, for forgiveness, for character, for security.
From Hebrews 6:19-20: “We have this hope, a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters the inner shrine behind the curtain, where Jesus, a forerunner on our behalf, has entered, having become a high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.”
Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.
To keep the faith, run with the right crowd.
From Galatians 5:25: “If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit.”
John R. Rice (1895-1980) was an American pastor and Christian evangelist.
Books are like imprisoned souls till someone takes them down from a shelf and frees them.
Let us be grateful to the mirror for revealing to us our appearance only.
Samuel Butler (1835-1902) was an English novelist.
We should strive for complete commitment in our walk with Christ; and when the going gets rough, let us not quickly forget our promise. Resolve to go the distance for the glory of God.
From 2 Timothy 3:14: “But as for you, continue in what you have learned and firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it.”
David Jeremiah (born 1941) is an American pastor and Christian author.
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