The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.
In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.
Coco Chanel (1883-1971) was a French fashion designer.
Coco Chanel Quotes
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Tag Archives: actions
Monday Memories: Marked by God
From Romans 12:1-2: “I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
True Christians, marked by God
Born again, in Jesus Christ
Love always be genuine
Grasping all of life’s goodwill
Forsaking evil’s shadows
God’s presence never stands still
Cherishing one another
Actions bring honor to all
Serving Heavenly Father
Holy Spirit’s blessings call
Rejoicing, tomorrow’s hope
Enduring patience, breathing
Persevering in prayer
Christ builds durable sheathing
Assisting with others’ needs
Sharing kindness with many
Walk as brothers and sisters
Heaven’s home offers plenty
Stay noble, take life’s high road
Hungry rivals, feed with love
Live as one, in harmony
Good News comes from God above
From Romans 12:19-21: “Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God; for it is written, ‘Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.’ No, ‘if your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink; for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads.’ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
Originally published February, 2021.
William James Quotes
Action may not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action.
Pessimism leads to weakness. Optimism leads to power.
Williams James (1842-1910) was an American psychologist and philosopher. He has often been referred to as the “father of American psychology.”
Faithful Steps (Elfchen Series #270)
Each Response
Honesty’s
Blessed illumination
Trusting in God
Light synchronized through Him
Choices
Each Thought
Actions
Requiring God
Life’s daily calculations
Putting Him always first
Focused
Each Moment
Viewing
Earthly landscape
From God’s perspective
Nourished with heavenly grace
Patience
Oswald Chambers Quote
When God gives a vision of truth, it is never a question of what He will do, but of what we will do.
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.”
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.
Edwin Markham Quotes
Choices are the hinges of destiny.
For all your ways, prepare. And meet them ever alike: when you are the anvil, bear; when you are the hammer, strike.
Edwin Markham (1852-1940) was an American poet. One of his most read poems was “The Man with the Hoe,” which shed light on the exploitation of poor laborers.
Positivity’s Nerve (Haiku Series #334)
Activation
Enlightened vision
Moving beyond next summit—
Goals looking forward
Buoyancy
Disappointment comes
Marooned in valley’s darkness—
Sunrise lifts spirit
Initiative
Turning life’s next page
Heart opens another door–
Deepened excitement
Jane Goodall Quotes
Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference.
The greatest danger to our future is apathy.
Jane Goodall (born 1934) is an English-born primatologist and anthropologist. She is considered the world’s foremost expert on the family and social interactions of chimpanzees.
Kurt Warner Quote
When you speak and represent the person of Jesus Christ in all actions of your life, people are drawn to that. You set the standard with your actions.
From 2 Corinthians 3:18: “And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another, for this comes from the Lord, the Spirit.”
Kurt Warner (born 1977) is a former American professional football player. As a Christian, he has regularly praised the positive influence of God in his life, along with his family and teammates.
Martin Luther Quote
Even if I know that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.
From Hebrews 10:23: “Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful.”
