When you get right down to the root meaning of the word “succeed,” you find that it simply means to follow through.
Almost all men are intelligent. It is method that they lack.
F. W. Nichol was a Vice President and General Manager for IBM (International Business Machines).
A good story cannot be devised; it has to be distilled.
There is no trap so deadly as the trap you set for yourself.
Raymond Chandler (1888-1959) was an American-British novelist and screenwriter. In 1932 at the age of 44, he was laid off from his business executive position because of the Great Depression’s economic downturn. This opened a door for his next career move as he pursued writing detective fiction novels.
Our faith becomes stronger as we express it; a growing faith is a sharing faith.
From Philemon 1:6: “I pray that the partnership of your faith may become effective as you comprehend all the good that we share in Christ.”
It is a delicate matter to oppose the wishes of a friend.
The better part of one’s life consists of his friendships.
Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) was the 16th President of the United States.
The vision of God is the source of patience, because it imparts a moral inspiration.
From Habakkuk 2:3: “For there is still a vision for the appointed time; it speaks of the end and does not lie. If it seems to tarry, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay.”
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.
Look abroad through Nature’s range, Nature’s mighty law is change.
Prudent, cautious self-control is wisdom’s root.
Robert Burns (1759-1796) was a Scottish poet and lyricist. He was also known as Rabbie Burns, and he was recognized as the national poet of his native Scotland.
God never calls us to be successful. He calls us to be faithful.
From Romans 1:16-17: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is God’s saving power for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed through faith for faith, as it is written, ‘The one who is righteous will live by faith.'”
Randy Frazee is an American pastor and Christian author. As a teacher and innovator, he is dedicated to leading others in Bible engagement, spiritual formation, and biblical community.
Teaching is one of the few professions that permit love.
I learn by going where I have to go.
Theodore Roethke (1908-1963) was an American poet. In 1954, he was awarded with the Pulitzer Prize for poetry.
People will believe anything if you whisper it.
Optimism is when a tea kettle can be up to its neck in hot water and still sing.
Heaven on earth is knowing God, loving God, allowing Him to shine within us, and experiencing His power and presence in all we think and do.
Marie Chapian (born 1938) is an American writer and radio ministry host.From 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12: “As you know, we dealt with each one of you like a father with his children, urging and encouraging you and pleading that you lead a life worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.”
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