Looking and searching
Sometimes life’s obvious waits—
Right in front of us
Life’s interactions
Seeing goodness in people—
Help them to blossom
Out of life’s darkness
Human character rising—
Overcoming all
Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.
From Ephesians 6:10: “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His power.”
Integrity makes my job easier. It’s deception and dishonesty that requires so much diligent effort.
I’ve never felt like you could develop character without adversity.
American football coach Bobby Bowden (1929-2021) coached the Florida State Seminoles from 1976 to 2009. He is considered to be one of college football’s greatest coaches. Being a Christian, Bowden credited his success in coaching to his faith.
Some people’s thinking
Prosperity’s wealth
Filled with gold’s treasures
Money brings good health
Overflowing grift
Falsehoods flooding minds
Filled with finances
Greed poisons and blinds
Almighty dollars
Ignoring true cost
Riches tumble down
Future fills with frost
Character flounders
Integrity fades
Growing evil breathes
Lifetime’s failing grade
The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.
Virtue knows no color line.
Ida B. Wells (1862-1931) was involved in the early years of the civil rights movement in the United States. Her background also included positions in investigative journalism and education. She was one of the founders of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
Imagination is the only key to the future. Without it none exists–with it all things are possible.
We were raising our standard of living a the expense of our standard of character.
Ida Tarbell (1857-1944) was an American writer and investigative journalist. She was one of the leading muckrakers during the progressive era during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened.
From 1 Timothy 2:2-4: “So that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity. This is right and is acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.”
The most luxurious possession, the richest treasure anybody has, is his personal dignity.
A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.
There is within human nature an amazing potential for goodness.
A man dies when he refuses to stand up for that which is right. A man dies when he refuses to stand up for justice. A man dies when he refuses to take a stand for which is true.
It doesn’t matter how talented or successful we are by earthly standards, because God’s goal for us is obedience, faithfulness, and Christlike character.
From 1 Corinthians 4:5: “Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive commendation from God.”
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