Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
The invariable mark of wisdom is to see the miraculous in the common.
Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) was an American essayist, poet, and philosopher. He was a leading voice in America’s transcendentalist movement in the 19th century.
Though leaves are many, the root is one.
Hammer your thoughts into unity.
William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) was an Irish writer. As a poet, he was one of the most influential of the 20th century. In 1923, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
The road to the head lies through the heart.
A man who is intimate with God will never be intimidated by men.
From Lamentations 3:22-23: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.”
Leonard Ravenhill (1907-1994) was a British Christian author. Many of his chosen themes focused on prayer and revival.
I would never have gone anywhere if it hadn’t been for Mother’s faith and support.
If you can’t do it with feeling, don’t.
Patsy Cline (1932-1963) was an American music singer. She became one of the first country music artists to successfully cross over into pop music.
The God who spoke still speaks. He comes into our world. He comes into your world. He comes to do what you can’t.
From Isaiah 46:4: “Even to your old age I am He; even when you turn gray I will carry you. I have made, and I will bear; I will carry and will save.”
Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.
Always do right. This will surprise some people and astonish the rest.
Mark Twain (1835-1910) was an American author and humorist. He has often been praised as one of America’s greatest humorists, and American writer William Faulkner called him “the father of American Literature.”
Conviction about God’s truth is like an anchor holding you steady in the waves of temptation and the winds of opinion.
From Daniel 1:16-17: “So the guard continued to withdraw their royal rations and the wine they were to drink and gave them vegetables. To these four young men God gave knowledge and skill in every aspect of literature and wisdom; Daniel also had insight into all visions and dreams.”
The love of God pays no attention to the distinctions made by natural individuality. If I love my Lord I have no business to be guided by natural temperament; I have to feed His sheep.
From John 21:17: “He said to him the third time, ‘Simon son of John, do you love Me?’ Peter felt hurt because He said to him the third time, ‘Do you love Me?’ And he said to Him, ‘Lord, you know everything; you know that I love You.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Feed My sheep.'”
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.
I believe that if you’ll just stand up and go, life will open up for you.
Love is definitely a foundation, a spiritual connection that makes peace.
Tina Turner (1939-2023) was an American-born singer who became known as the “Queen of Rock ‘n Roll.”
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