Without leaps of imagination or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities.
Once we give up searching for approval, we often find it easier to earn respect.
Gloria Steinem (born 1934) is an American journalist, speaker, and political activist. Much of her life’s work has revolved around the equality and rights of women.
Be a mirror for Jesus.
From James 1:23-25: “For if any are hearers of the word and not doers, they are like those who look at themselves in a mirror; for they look at themselves and, on going away, immediately forget what they were like. But those who look into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and persevere, being not hearers who forget but doers who act—they will be blessed in their doing.”
The next time you’re disappointed, don’t panic and don’t give up. Just be patient and let God remind you He’s still in control.
From Luke 8:15: “But as for that in the good soil, these are the ones who, when they hear the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart and bear fruit with endurance.“
We are mirrors reflecting mirrors reflecting mirrors, showing one another what we can’t yet see.
We grow in connection with others.
Lori Gottlieb (born 1966) is an American bestselling author, therapist, and speaker.
If my life is surrendered to God, all is well. Let me not grab it back, as though it were in peril in His hand but would be safer in mine!
From Psalm 34:19: “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord rescues them from them all.“
Elisabeth Elliot (1926-2015) was a Christian author and speaker. She and her husband, Jim, spent time as missionaries in Ecuador.
The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.
Dream more, learn more, care more, and be more.
Dolly Parton (born 1946) is an acclaimed American singer-songwriter. Her success in country music has enriched her life with opportunities to become a philanthropist, actress, and businesswoman.
The secret of greatness is simple: do better work than any other man in your field–and keep on doing it.
Happiness doesn’t come from doing what we like to do but from liking what we have to do.
Wilferd Peterson (1900-1995) was a prolific American author. While he published nine books, his inspirational essays filled the pages of a national Sunday newspaper supplement, THIS WEEK.
You do what you can for as long as you can, and when you finally can’t, you do the next best thing.
Unfortunately, many people do not consider fun an important item on their daily agenda.
Chuck Yeager (1923-2020) was a United States Air Force aviator. He rose to a rank of Brigadier General, but he had preciously been well recognized for his flying exploits. Besides being a flying ace, he became the first pilot to exceed the speed of sound on a level flight in 1947.
When we are first saved, our steps are small and uncertain, but as we practice and mature in Christ, walking by the Spirit becomes a normal and essential part of our faith.
From Galatians 5:24-25: “And those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit.”
Don’t have anything to be thankful for? Check your pulse!
From Psalm 103:1-2: “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all His benefits.”
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