A Christian is a perfectly dutiful servant of all, subject all.
From Romans 14:11-12: “For it is written, ‘As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to Me, and every tongue shall give praise to God.’ So then, each one of us will be held accountable.”
If a window of opportunity appears, don’t pull down the shade.
Smile if it kills you. The physiology of smiling diffuses a lot of anger and angst. It makes your body and soul feel better.
Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) was an American naturalist, poet, and philosopher. Influenced by Ralph Waldo Emerson and Nathaniel Hawthorne, many of his writings reflected upon living in natural surroundings.
They lose nothing who gain Christ.
From Mark 9:34-35: “But they were silent, for on the way they had argued with one another who was the greatest. He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, ‘Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all.'”
Samuel Rutherford (1600-1661) was a Scottish pastor and Christian theologian.
Things will never stay the same. The only sure thing is change. That’s why there’s always tomorrow.
How many chances do you get to do something new?
Gloria Estefan (born 1957) is an American singer and actress. A native of Cuba, she and her husband, Emilio, are the creative spirit behind their band, the Miami Sound Machine (1977-1988).
Having the freedom to read and the freedom to choose is one of the best gifts my parents ever gave me.
How we handle our fears will determine where we go with the rest of our lives.
Judy Blume (born 1938) is an American writer who is best known for her children’s books and young adult novels.
Sometimes God calms the storm. Sometimes He lets the storm rage and He calms you.
From Proverbs 10:24-25: “What the wicked dread will come upon them, but the desire of the righteous will be granted. When the tempest passes, the wicked are no more, but the righteous are established forever.”
Nicky Gumbel (born 1955) is an English-born Anglican pastor and Christian author.
The ballot box is the surest arbiter of disputes among free men.
Whatever the result may be, I shall carry to my grave the consciousness that I at least meant well for my country.
James Buchanan (1791-1868) was the 15th President of the United States. His single term in office was unable to stem the tides of America’s approaching civil war.
Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.
From 1 Peter 1:8-9: “Although you have not seen Him, you love Him, and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, for you are receiving the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”
People can relate to someone who isn’t perfect.
Why would anybody connect with someone who has everything going for them? It’s the person who has faults that people want to connect with.
Gabriel Iglesias (born 1976) is an American comedian and actor.
Someday we will stand before God. We will need a living Redeemer, whose nail-pierced hands hold our salvation.
From Galatians 3:13-14: “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, ‘Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree’—in order that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the gentiles, so that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.”
Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author. With a long career in pastoral ministry and authorship of over 70 books, he has become one of America’s most valued Christian teachers.
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