The smallest seed of faith is better than the largest fruit of happiness.
From Psalm 126:6: “Those who go out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, carrying their sheaves.”
Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) was an American naturalist, poet, and philosopher. Influenced by Ralph Waldo Emerson and Nathaniel Hawthorne, many of his writings reflected upon living in natural surroundings.
Security is not found in the absence of danger, but in the presence of Jesus.
From John 10: 28-30: “I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them out of My hand. My Father, in regard to what He has given Me, is greater than all, and no one can snatch them out of the Father’s hand. The Father and I are one.”
John Eldredge (born 1960) is an American author, counselor, and lecturer on Christianity. More details are available on his website: wildatheart.org.
Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance.
It always rains on tents. Rainstorms will travel thousands of miles, against prevailing winds for the opportunity to rain on a tent.
Dave Barry (born 1947) is an American author and columnist. Many of his writings include humor and parody.
God specializes in turning the mundane into the meaningful. Whether you see Him or not, He is at work in your life as this very moment.
From Zepaniah 3:17: “The Lord, your God, is in your midst, a warrior who gives victory; He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will renew you in His love; He will exult over you with loud singing as on a day of festival.”
Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.
All the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of today.
Whatever you do, put romance and enthusiasm into the lives of our children.
Margaret Read MacDonald (born 1940) is an American storyteller and award-winning author of children’s books.
Everything should be made as simple as possible.
From Proverbs 4:5-6: “Get wisdom; get insight: do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth. Do not forsake her, and she will keep you; love her, and she will guard you.“
I wouldn’t have dared ask God for all that He’s given me. I couldn’t have done it on my own. I thank God every day for what I have.
From Psalm 107:1: “O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever.”
Loretta Lynn (1932-2022) was an American country music singer and songwriter. She was born in Butcher Hollow, Kentucky.
The person who talks a lot or talks over people misses out because they weren’t listening.
I learned to listen and listen very well. It helped me athletically and in the classroom as well.
Jackie Joyner-Kersee (both 1962) is an American track and field athlete. Her prowess has been recognized by her excellence in the heptathlon and long jump. Competing in four different summer Olympiads, she received three gold, one silver, and two bronze medals.
Our moods may shift, but god’s doesn’t. Our minds may change, but God doesn’t. Our devotion may falter, by God’s never does.
From Psalm 23:6: “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord my whole life long.”
Max Lucado (born 1955) is an American pastor and Christian author.
In almost everything that teaches our everyday life on earth, God is pleased when we’re pleased. He wills that we be as free as birds to soar and sing our maker’s praise without anxiety.
From Isaiah 43:1-2: “But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.“
Aiden Wilson (A. W.) Tozer (1897-1963) was an American pastor and Christian author. He served as spiritual mentor for many Christians.
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