When we learn from experience, the scars of sin can lead us to restoration and a renewed intimacy with God.
From Psalm 119:67-68: “Before I was humbled I went astray, but now I keep Your word. You are good and do good; teach me Your statutes.”
There are 86,400 seconds in a day. It’s up to you to decide what to do with them.
Enjoy your life, the precious moments you have.
Jim Valvano (1946-1993) was an American college basketball coach. Born in Queens, New York, he brought his indefatigable spirit wherever he went.
Gratitude is as powerful catalyst for happiness. It’s the spark that lights a fire of joy in your soul.
From Colossians 3:16-17: “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.”
Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.
If the path is beautiful, let us ask where it leads.
Anatole France (1844-1924) was a renowned French poet, journalist, and novelist. In 1921, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature for his lifetime of achievements.
To hunger and thirst after righteousness is when nothing in the world can fascinate us so much as being near God.
From Hebrews 11:1-3: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval. By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible.”
True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.
Start where you are, use what you have.
Arthur Ashe (1943-1993) was an American professional tennis player. During his distinguished career, he won 76 tournament titles, including three Grand Slam tournaments.
No moment is wasted if you pay attention and learn the lessons contained in every experience.
The world wants to assign you a role in life. And once you accept that role you are doomed.
Robert Greene (born 1959) is an American author. He has written six international bestsellers based around the topics of strategy and power.
We can have full confidence in God’s promises because we can have full faith in His character.
From Hebrews 10:23: “Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who has promised is faithful.”
The act of writing requires a constant plunging back into the shadow of the past where time hovers ghostlike.
Good fiction is made of that which is real, and reality is difficult to come by.
Ralph Ellison (1914-1994) was an American author who is best known for INVISIBLE MAN, which earned a National Book Award in 1953.
Paul spent himself for one purpose only–that he might win men to Jesus Christ. Paul became a sacramental personality; wherever he went, Jesus Christ helped Himself to his life.
From 2 Corinthians 12:15: “I will most gladly spend and be spent for You. If I love You more, am I to be loved less?”
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.
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