The Bible instructs–and experience teaches–that praising God results in our burdens being lifted and our joys being multiplied.
From Psalm 138:1-3: “I give You thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing Your praise; I bow down toward Your holy temple and give thanks to Your name for Your steadfast love and Your faithfulness, for You have exalted Your name and Your word above everything. On the day I called, You answered me; You increased my strength of soul.”
Character, not circumstances, makes the man.
Those who have accomplished the greatest results are those who never grow excited or lose self-control, but are always calm, self-possessed, patient, and polite.
Booker T. Washington (1856-1915) was an American educator, author, and orator. He was the founder of Tuskegee University (originally named Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute) in the state of Alabama.
The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others.
From Romans 15:2-3: “Each of us must please our neighbor for the good purpose of building up the neighbor. For Christ did not please Himself, but, as it is written, ‘The insults of those who insult you have fallen on Me.'”
Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) was a French-born theologian, writer, humanitarian, philosopher, and physician.
Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” will be nothing compared to the myriad of angels who will sing in antiphonal voice as we join them in praises to the Lamb of God.
From Revelation 5:11-12: “Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels surrounding the throne and the living creatures and the elders; they numbered myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, singing with full voice, ‘Worthy is the Lamb that was slaughtered to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!'”
Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.
God sends children for another purpose than merely to keep up the race–to enlarge our hearts, to make us unselfish, and full of kindly sympathies and affections.
Yes, in the poor man’s garden grow far more than herbs and flowers–kind thoughts, contentment, peace of mind, and joy for weary hours.
Mary Howitt (1799-1888) was an English poet. Many of her writings were directed toward younger readers. Her most famous poem captured the tale of “The Spider and the Fly.”
When God sets His heart on you, you will be tried often. But the longer and harder your affliction, the more deeply God has set His heart on you, to show you His love and care.
From James 1:2-4: “My brothers and sisters, whenever you face various trials, consider it all joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance complete its work, so that you may be complete and whole, lacking in nothing.”
David Wilkerson (1931-2011) was an American evangelist, Christian author, and pastor.
Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference.
The greatest danger to our future is apathy.
Jane Goodall (born 1934) is an English-born primatologist and anthropologist. She is considered the world’s foremost expert on the family and social interactions of chimpanzees.
Disturbing times should remind us we are only pilgrims on this earth. Our citizenship is in a heavenly kingdom that can never be shaken.
From Psalm 46:1-3: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult.”
Charles Stanley (1932-2023) was an American pastor and Christian writer. He was dedicated to leading a teaching ministry.
Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.
No one ever said life was fair. Just eventful.
Carol Burnett (born 1933) is an American actress, comedian, and author. She hosted her own television variety and comedy show from 1967 to 1978.
Time is no fast-hurrying stream, but a sportful sunlit ocean.
Experience is the grand spiritual Doctor.
Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) was a Scottish-born essayist, historian, and philosopher. He was a leading writer of the Victorian era.
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