No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.
Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts.
Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer whose novels are generally considered some of the greatest published during the Victorian era.
When God is going to do a wonderful thing, He begins with a difficulty. When He is going to do a very wonderful thing, He begins with an impossibility.
From Psalm 46:1-3: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult.”
Charles Inwood (1851-1928) was an English-born pastor who spent 30 years in itinerant ministry with missionary work on five continents.
There is no happiness like that of being loved by your fellow creatures, and feeling that your presence is an addition to their comfort.
But life is a battle: may we all be enabled to fight it well.
Charlotte Bronte (1816-1855) was an English novelist and poet. Many of her writings are considered classics in English literature.
Replace your excuses with fresh determination.
From 1 John 2:28-29: “And now, little children, abide in Him, so that when He is revealed we may have confidence and not be put to shame before Him at His coming.”
Extraordinary things are always hiding in places people never think to look.
You don’t need water to feel like you’re drowning, do you?
Jodi Picoult (born 1966) is an American writer, who has published over two dozen novels as well as short stories.
Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less.
From Proverbs 22:4: “The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life.”
The road will never swallow you. The river of destiny will always overcome evil.
This is what you must be like. Grow wherever life puts you down.
Ben Okri (born 1959) is a Nigerian-born poet and novelist. Much of his writing focuses on African post-modern and post-colonial traditions.
Anything one man can imagine, other men can make real. (Taken from AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS)
We may brave human laws, but we cannot resist natural ones. (Taken from 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA)
Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist, poet, and playwright. Several of his novels became classics, and two of his finest works are listed in the quotes above. His writings were highly skilled in their technical aspects, even though his vision was years ahead of his lifetime.
We are uncertain of the next step, but we are certain of God. Immediately we abandon to God, and do the duty that lies nearest, He packs our life with surprises all the time.
From 1 John 3:2: Beloved, we are God’s children now; what we will be has not yet been revealed. What we do know is this: when He is revealed, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is.”
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.
Human history becomes more a race between education and catastrophe.
What really matters is what you do with what you have.
H. G. (Herbert George) Wells (1866-1946) was a British novelist, journalist, and historian. Many of his published works share a futuristic view, and this has earned him the distinction of being the “father of science fiction.”
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