Ralph Brownrigg Quote

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Trees have their seasons at certain times of the year when they bring forth fruit; but a Christian is for all seasons.

From Galatians 6:9:  “So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up.”

Ralph Brownrigg (1592-1659) was an English-born member of the Anglican clergy.  

Michael Faraday Quotes

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Lectures which really teach will never be popular; lectures which are popular will never really teach.

I have far more confidence in the man who works mentally and bodily at a matter than in the six who merely talk about it.

Michael Faraday (1791-1867) was an English physicist and chemist.  His research greatly contributed to the study of electromagnetism and electrochemistry.

George Augustus Moore Quote

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A man travels the world over in search of what he needs, and returns home to find it.

From Joshua 24:15:  “Now if you are unwilling to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served in the region beyond the River or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living, but as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”

George Augustus Moore (1852-1933) was an Irish novelist, short story writer, and poet.  He has often been regarded as the first great modern Irish novelist.

Tom Hanks Quotes

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A hero is somebody who voluntarily walks into the unknown.

There’s no substitute for a great love who says, “No matter what’s wrong with you, you’re welcome at this table.”

Tom Hanks (born 1956) is an American actor and filmmaker.  Easily transitioning between comedic and dramatic roles, he has become one of the most honored and respected in his profession.  He is an avid collector of manual typewriters with a collection of well over 200.

George Bernard Shaw Quotes

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I’m not a teacher:  only a fellow-traveler of whom you asked the way.  I pointed ahead–ahead of myself as well as you.

After all, the wrong road always leads somewhere.

George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) was an Irish-born playwright, critic, and political activist.

 

Charles Swindoll Quote

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Understand that God, in His sovereignty, places His hand over our lives and allows us to pass through painful experiences that we would never choose or want.  Accepting and learning from them, we grow deeper in Christian life.

From Ecclesiastes 3:14:  “ I know that whatever God does endures forever; nothing can be added to it nor anything taken from it; God has done this so that all should stand in awe before Him.”

Adoniram Judson Quote

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The future is as bright as the promises of God.

From Jeremiah 29:11:  “ For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.”

Adoniram Judson (1788-1850) was an American pastor and missionary.  He was one of the first Protestant missionaries in Burma, where he would serve for nearly 40 years.

Gray Wolf Quotes

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Rudyard Kipling

For the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack.

Kipling (1865-1936) was an English novelist, short story writer, poet, and journalist.

David Attenborough

Crying wolf is a real danger.

Attenborough (born 1926) is British broadcaster, biologist, natural historian, and author.

Taken From a Church Sign

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Seven days without prayer makes one weak.

From Thessalonians 5:16-18:  “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

Thomas Carlyle Quotes

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A loving heart is the beginning of knowledge.

The greatest university is a collection of books.

Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) was a Scottish-born essayist, historian, and philosopher.  He was a leading writer of the Victorian era.