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Alexander Maclaren Quote

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Being in Christ, it is safe to forget the past; it is possible to be sure of the future; it is possible to be diligent in the present.

From Galatians 2:19-20:  “For through the law I died to the law, so that I might live to God.  I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me.  And the life I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.”

Alexander MacLaren (1826-1910) was an Scottish-born pastor and Christian writer.

Trusting to Grow (Elfchen Series #254)

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Faithfulness

Embracing

God’s wisdom

Accepting priceless truth

Overcoming through His understanding

Perseverance

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Steadfastness

Practicing

Daily self-discipline

Listening to God

Maturing from righteous lessons

Diligence

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Happiness

Honoring

Unconditional love

Mother and Father

Guided by Spirit above

Family

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Samuel Johnson Quote

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If your determination is fixed, I do not counsel you to despair.  Few things are impossible to diligence and skill.  Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance.

From Proverbs 23:23:  “Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.”

Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) was an English writer.  Many of his published works featured insightful essays, sermons, and poems.

F. B. Meyer Quote

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The greatest tragedy of life is not unanswered prayer, but unoffered prayer.

From Philippians 4:6:  “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”

F. B. (Frederick Brotherton) Meyer (1847-1929) was an English pastor, evangelist, and Christian writer.  He was heavily invested with inner city mission work in both his native country as well as the United States.

Democracy’s Open Door

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Challenges shall arise

Founding Fathers always knew

Banking on nation’s resilience

Diligence sees us through

 

Compromise offers path

Democracy’s open door

Common ground must be sown with faith

No longer keeping score

 

Nation’s tomorrow calls

Steering with imperfect hands

Leading always, “Of the People”

Across freedom’s great land

 

With each generation

Grateful nation never bends

Defending democracy’s quest

Freedom’s proud dividend

A shining example of a nation’s perseverance. U.S. Capitol Building’s dome was finished during the American Civil War. (Courtesy of Pinterest)

In his Gettysburg Address, President Abraham Lincoln immortalized the continuing spirit and faith in the American experiment of democracy with these words, “. . . that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”

Arthur Ashe Quotes

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True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic.  It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.

Start where you are, use what you have.

Arthur Ashe (1943-1993) was an American professional tennis player.  During his distinguished career, he won 76 tournament titles, including three Grand Slam tournaments.

Franklin Graham Quote

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We often become mentally and spiritually barren because we’re so busy.

From Proverbs 21:5:  “The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to want.”