Life Paul in prison, we may go through very difficult times, but if our focus is on God, we will be content and even joyful.
From Philippians 4:5-6: “Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”
Nature does not make mistakes. Right and wrong are human categories.
Without change, something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must be awake.
American author Frank Herbert (1920-1986) was best known for his science fiction writing. His novel DUNE (1965) and its sequels brought him wide acclaim.
The outstanding characteristic of a Christian is this unveiled frankness before God so that the life becomes a mirror for other lives.
From 2 Corinthians 3:18: “And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord, the Spirit.”
When climbing a mountain, you get further away from earth and closer to yourself.
Fear of change is like standing under a hot shower and knowing the moment you’ll turn it off you’ll be freezing cold.
Feed the body food and drink, it will survive today. Feed the soul art and music, it will live forever.
When adversity hits, go out and learn something.
Days of trouble must be days of prayer.
From 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing.”
When will we ever learn that there are no hopeless situations, only people who have grown hopeless about them?
From Psalm 142:3: “When my spirit is faint, you know my way.”
Faith never knows where it is being led, but it loves and knows the One who is leadiing.
From Hebrews 11:8: “By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to set out for a place that he was to receive as an inheritance; and he set out, not knowing where he was going.”
There are a hundred paths through the world that are easier than loving. But wants easier?
Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable.
Mary Oliver (1935-2019) was a best-selling American poet, who received many honors for her work. Her love of nature can be found in much of her writing, and it resulted in honors from the National Book Award in 1992 and Pulitzer Prize in 1984.
A Christian life is an unending engagement on the battlefield.
From Ephesians 6:10-11: “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His power. Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
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.
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