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Ruth Bell Graham Quote

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Down through the years, I turned to the Bible and found in it all that I needed.

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.”

Ruth Bell Graham (1920-2007) was an American Christian author.  Born to American parents who were dedicated to medical missionary work in China, she would later become the wife of evangelist Billy Graham.  They met when both were attending Wheaton College in Illinois.

Emily Dickinson Quotes

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Fame is a bee.  It has a song.  It has a sting.  Ah, too, it has a wing.

Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul–and sings the tunes without the words–and never stops at all.

Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) was an American poet.  Little known during her life, Dickinson has become to be regarded as one of America’s most respected poets.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer Quote

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The richness of the Word of God ought to determine our prayer, not the poverty of our heart.

From Psalm 118;24:  “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”

German-born Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945) was a Lutheran pastor, theologian, and anti-Nazi dissident.  Many of his writings express the role of Christianity in mankind’s daily lives.  He paid the ultimate price for his activism against the Nazi regime during World War II.

Julia Child Quotes

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No matter what happens in the kitchen, never apologize.

Find something you’re passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it.

Julia Child (1912-2004) was an American chef, author, and television personality.  Her career spanned over 40 years.

Henri Nouwen Quote

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Joy does not simply happen to us.  We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.

From Psalm 16:11:  “You show me the path of life.  In Your presence there is fullness of joy; in Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

Henri Nouwen (1932-1996) was a Dutch priest, professor, writer, and theologian.

Leonard Ravenhill Quote

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There are three persons living in each of us:  the one we think we are, the one other people think we are, and the one God knows we are.

From Ephesians 2:4-5:  “But God, who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which He loved us even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved.”

Leonard Ravenhill (1907-1994) was a British Christian author.  Many of his chosen themes focused on prayer and revival.

Lyndon B. Johnson Quotes

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There is no issue of States’ rights or National rights.  There is only the struggle for human rights.

We can draw lessons from the past, but we cannot live in it.

Lyndon B. Johnson (1908-1973) was the 36th President of the United States.

Vivian Greene Quotes

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Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass.  It’s about learning how to dance in the rain.

All that is real is seen with the heart.

Vivian Greene is an American author, artist, and entrepreneur.

Julian of Norwich Quote

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We need to fall, and we need to be aware of it; for if we did not fall, we should not know how weak and wretched we are of ourselves, nor should we know our Maker’s marvelous love so fully.

From Proverbs 4:25-27:  “Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you.  Keep straight the path of your feet, and all your ways will be sure.  Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your foot away from evil.”

Julian of Norwich was an English woman living during medieval times (approximately 1343-1416).  Her faith was anchored in her Christian thoughts and actions.