There is always hope when people are forced to listen to both sides.
Both teachers and learners go to sleep at their posts as soon as there is no enemy in the field.
John Stuart Mill (1806-1873) was an English philosopher, civil servant, and political economist. He was a member of the British Parliament from 1865-1868.
There is power in speaking dreams into existence.
When the world tells you to shrink . . . expand.
Elaine Welteroth (born 1986) is an American journalist and author.
Emotions boiling
Hate-filled rhetoric building—
Where has reason gone?
Mankind’s fading peace
Far too many emotions—
Bleeding in silence
Hope in tomorrow
Listening to each other—
Emotions stand down
In the stillness of the quiet, if we listen, we can hear the whisper of the heart giving strength to weakness courage to fear, hope to despair.
From Psalm 130:5-6: I wait for the Lord; my soul waits, and in his word I hope; my soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning, more than those who watch for the morning.”
Howard Thurman (1899-1981) was a American author, theologian, and civil rights leader. His writings mentored many leaders in the civil rights movement, including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Calling
From God
Following His righteousness
Running away from temptation
Living
Living
Through Christ
Calvary’s cross waits
Blessed salvation rises ahead
Fortifying
Fortifying
Against enemy
Darkness stirs doubt
Stand now, follow Jesus
Light
You have to listen to the sound of your own breathing and honor the truth inside you.
Everyone messes up, lets people down, and makes mistakes. Not because we’re inadequate or fundamentally inept, but because we’re imperfect and fundamentally human.
Daniell Koepke is an American writer.
Let’s just sit quietly and listen to the secrets the rain wants to tell us.
You are not the darkness you endured. You are the light that refused to surrender.
John Mark Green is an American poet.
Each of us has a unique part to play in the healing of the world.
And no one will listen to us until we listen to ourselves.
Marianne Williamson (born 1950) is an American author who has written 14 books (at last count).
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.”
From the words of American pastor and Christian teacher, Charles Stanley: “Many voices compete for our attention, but abundant life comes when we listen to our Good Shepherd.”
Good Shepherd’s voice
Searching for sheep
Finding lost ones
Mercy won’t sleep
Recognizing
True Shepherd’s Word
His voice shares grace
Forever heard
Good Shepherd’s faith
Persistence heeds
Calling His sheep
Voice gently leads
Shepherd holding
Salvation’s keys
Closed gate opens
God’s voice agrees
As faithful sheep
Hearing His voice
Safely at home
Always rejoice
Coming to Christ
Believers walk
Trusting His voice
Hope’s solid rock
From John 10:3-5: “The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice. They will not follow a stranger, but they will run from him because they do not know the voice of strangers.”
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