Oswald Chambers Quote

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Pray now; draw on the grace of God in the moment of need.

From 2 Corinthians 6:1:  “As we work together with Him, we entreat you also not to accept the grace of God in vain.”

Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher.  Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons.  Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST.  I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.

Robert Henri Quotes

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Feel the dignity of a child.  Do not feel superior to him for you are not.

Those who cannot begin do not finish.

Robert Henri (1865-1929) was an American painter and teacher.  Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, he studied in Paris where he strongly identified with the impressionists, as he pursued a more progressive approach with his paintings.

Jerry Seinfeld Quotes

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Keep your head up in failure and your head down in success.

You can be passionate about anything.

Jerry Seinfeld (born 1954) is an American comedian, actor, writer, and producer.  He is best known for his work on the television sitcom “Seinfeld” (1989-1998).

John MacArthur Quote

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The simplicity of the Gospel gives what the complexity of human wisdom promises but never delivers.

From Micah 6:8:  “He has told you, O mortal, what is good, and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice and to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God?”

John MacArthur (born 1939) is an American pastor and Christian author.

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. Quotes

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It is the province of knowledge to speak, and it is the privilege of wisdom to listen.

Man’s mind stretched to a new idea never goes back to its original dimensions.

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. (1809-1894) was an American physician, poet, and polymath.  Noted for his advocacy for medical reforms, he was also  an acclaimed writer among his peers.

Charles Spurgeon Quote

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Oh!  Yes, I do love Jesus, because He first loved me.

From Colossians 1:18:  “He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that He might come to have first place in everything.”

Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892) was an influential English preacher.  Even in modern times, his writings and many sermons have remained a constant source of encouragement to Christians around the world.  He has often be referred to as the “Prince of Preachers.”

David Steward Quotes

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I truly believe delegation begins with trusting others–followed by letting go.

The hardest thing to do is take that first step to overcome fears and self-doubt.

David Steward (born 1951) is an American businessman.  

Howard Crosby Quote

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Every path that leads to heaven is trodden by willing feet.  No one is ever driven to paradise.

From Psalm 119:105:  “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”

Howard Crosby (1826-1891) was an American pastor and academic professor.

Gene Roddenberry Quotes

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The glory of creation is in its infinite diversity.

I consider reading the greatest bargain in the world.

Gene Roddenberry (1921-1991) was an American television screenwriter and producer.  He was the creative force behind the “Star Trek” series.

F. Scott Fitzgerald Quotes

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Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.

Life is progressive, no matter what our intentions.

F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) was an American novelist and short story writer.  Much of his best writing occurred during the Jazz Age, with THE GREAT GATSBY being recognized as his best work.