Oswald Chambers Quote

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Nothing happens in any particular unless God’s will is behind it, therefore you can rest in perfect confidence in Him.

From Matthew 7:11:  “If you, then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!”

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.

Charles Swindoll Quote

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In the midst of the struggles and the storms and the sufferings of life, we can advance our thoughts beyond today and see relief.  Because, in the end, God does indeed win.

From Romans 12:12:  “Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; persevere in prayer.”

Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Quotes

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Leadership consists of nothing but taking responsibility for everything that goes wrong and giving your subordinates credit for everything that goes well.

To be true to one’s own freedom is, in essence, to honor and respect the freedom of others.

Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969) was the 34th President of the United States.

S. D. Gordon Quote

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Prayer wonderfully clears the vision; steadies the nerves, defines duty; stiffens the purpose; sweetens and strengthens the spirit.

From Psalm 91:14-16:  “Those who love Me, I will deliver; I will protect those who know My name.  When they call to Me, I will answer them; I will be with them in trouble; I will rescue them and honor them.  With long life I will satisfy them and show them My salvation.”

Samuel Dickey (S. D.) Gordon (1859-1936) was an American Christian author and evangelist.

C. S. Lewis Quote

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Every day in a life feels the whole life with expectation and memory.

There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.

C. S. Lewis (1898-1963) was a British author and Christian theologian.  His full name is Clive Staples Lewis.

John Owen Quote

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Fill your affections with the cross of Christ that there may be no room for sin.

From Matthew 13:41-43:  “The Son of Man will send His angels, and they will collect out of His kingdom all causes of sin and all evildoers, and they will throw them into the furnace of fire, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”

John Owen (1616-1683) was an English Puritan church leader and theologian.

F. Scott Fitzgerald Quotes

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You’ll understand why storms are named after people.

The world only exists in your eyes.  You can make it as big or as small as you want.

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.

John Lennon Quotes

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When we are afraid, we pull back from life.  When we are in love, we open to all that life has to offer.

Evolution and all hopes for a better world rest in the fearlessness and open-hearted vision of people who embrace life.

John Lennon (1940-1980) was a English musician and activist.  He was the founder of one of the most acclaimed groups ever, the Beatles.

J. I. Packer Quote

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Our high and privileged calling is to do the will of God in the power of God for the glory of God.

From Romans 15:13:  “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

J. I. Packer (1926-2020) was a English-born Christian theologian and writer.  His given name was James Innell, and he spent most of his later years in Canada.

Jerry Lucas Quote

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I send out a message every Saturday morning that is meaningful, hopefully it’s a spiritual message.  It gives me an opportunity to stay in touch with many of those people I was fortunate to know and play with through the years.

Jerry Lucas (born 1940) lives in Gallipolis, which is located in southeastern Ohio.