Pride must die in you, or nothing of heaven can live in you.
From 2 Corinthians 10:17-18: “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord. For it is not those who commend themselves that are approved but those whom the Lord commends.”
Andrew Murray (1828-1917) was a South African Christian pastor, writer, and teacher. He believed that Christians should always place a great emphasis on maintaining a rich, personal devotional life.
Time is the least thing we have.
The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.
Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961) was an American novelist, short-story writer, and journalist.
Each day, each moment is so pregnant with eternity that if we tune in to it, we can hardly contain the joy.
From Psalm 118:24: “Therefore the Lord has recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in His sight.”
Gloria Gaither (born 1942) is a Christian singer, songwriter, and speaker. She performed with the Bill Gaither Trio from 1965 to 1991.
Inject a few raisins of conversation into the tasteless dough of existence.
It ain’t the roads we take; it’s what’s inside of us that makes us turn out the way we do.
O. Henry, the pen name of William Henry Porter (1862-1910), was an American writer who mastered the art of crafting short stories.
Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.
From 1 Thessalonians 5:18: “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
William Arthur Ward (1921-1994) was an American motivational writer.
Before the work of grace the heart is “stony.” It can do no more than a stone can do to please God.
From Hebrews 4:16: “Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”
John Owen (1616-1683) was an English Puritan church leader and theologian.
Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience. Knowing grass, I appreciate patience.
A frontier is never a place; it is a time and a way of life.
Hal Borland (1900-1978) was an American writer, journalist, and naturalist.
To believe, and to consent to be loved while unworthy, is the great secret.
From Romans 5:8: “But God proves His love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us.”
William R. Newell (1868-1956) was an American pastor, Christian writer, and evangelist.
Imagination is the highest kite that can fly.
You don’t always win your battles, but it’s good to know you fought.
Lauren BaCall (1924-2014) was an American film actress whose career spanned much of classic Hollywood’s Golden Era.
It is a waste of time trying to unscrew the inscrutable workings of God. He honors faith and obedience.
From Acts 5:29: “But Peter and the apostles answered, ‘We must obey God rather than any human authority.'”
Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.
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