Love is what makes two people sit in the middle of a bench when there is plenty of room at both ends.
Never let a problem to be solved become more important than a person to be loved.
Barbara Johnson (1927-2007) was an American author. Much of her writing reflected a strong Christian faith.
Today’s smallest steps
Moving toward tomorrow—
Consistency counts
Life needing to pause
Today’s time to self-reflect—
Tomorrow brightens
Today sharing grace
Treasure each small victory—
Building tomorrow
The thing that looks the most ordinary might end up being the thing that leads you to victory.
If you aim to be something you are not, you will always fail. Aim to be you.
Matt Haig (born 1975) is an English writer and journalist. Much of his writing focuses on novels with fictional themes for adults as well as children stories.
From Isaiah 41:1: “Listen to Me in silence, O coastlands; let the peoples renew their strength; let them approach, then let them speak; let us together draw near for judgment.”
Daily life racing ahead
Bearing with its constant noise
Searching for journey’s beachhead
Father’s mercy transmits poise
Listen in silence, God speaks
Hearing His comforting voice
Quieting peace, each heart seeks
Father calms, let man rejoice
Heaven breathes, stillness exhales
Shining His light, never fear
Leaving dark, wilderness trails
Father leading, always near
Schedule time, only for God
Drawing near, learning His way
Transforming sinful facade
Father’s blessed Word, let’s pray
American writer Madeleine L’Engle captures the essence of meaning found in this poem with these words: “Deepest communion with God is beyond words, on the other side of silence.”
Facing life’s daily quest
Overflowing with dreams
Facing rapids, hard-pressed
Paddling always, downstream
Merging spirit with change
Searching truth’s answer key
Riding each lonely range
Realizing, life shall be
Saddling up with vigor
Savoring life today
Overcoming rigor
Finding another way
Witnessing life’s next stage
Moving over new ground
Exciting silver age
Traveling now westbound
Navigating with ease
Following sunset’s glow
Catching each friendly breeze
Looking for tomorrow
The only way to get what you really want is to let go of what you don’t want.
Your willingness to look at your darkness is what empowers you to change.
Iyanla Vanzant (born 1953) is an American inspirational speaker, author, and television personality.
Whatever we focus on determines what we become.
From Proverbs 4:25: “Let your eyes look directly forward and your gaze be straight before you.”
Eli Stanley Jones (1884-1973) was an American Christian missionary, theologian, and author. Most of his missionary work took place in India where he became a close friend of Mahatma Gandhi. His biography about Gandhi’s life proved to be quite influential with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Wishes spring from dreams
Benevolent actions serve—
Destiny calling
Walking endless miles
Faithful boots always ready—
Echoing wisdom
Joining together
Solving life’s cherished puzzle—
Heart’s bits and pieces
There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.
You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don’t try.
Beverly Sills (1929-2007) was an American operatic star with few equals during her performances from the 1950s into the 1970s.
While the novelist is banging on his typewriter, the poet is watching a fly in the windowpane.
The trouble with poetry is that it encourages the writing of more poetry.
Billy Collins (born 1941) is an American poet who served as America’s Poet Laureate from 2001 to 2003. He has published several collections of his poetry.
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