Choices are the hinges of destiny.
For all your ways, prepare. And meet them ever alike: when you are the anvil, bear; when you are the hammer, strike.
Edwin Markham (1852-1940) was an American poet. One of his most read poems was “The Man with the Hoe,” which shed light on the exploitation of poor laborers.
Sowing
Spirit’s seeds
Planting righteous grain
Fields of eternal life
Harvesting
Praying
Daily consistency
Faithful relationship deepens
Buoyed by Father’s love
Maturing
Sharing
Christ’s grace
Spirit of gentleness
Placing light upon others
Witnessing
This life was not intended to be the place of our perfection, but the preparation for it.
From John 6:35: “Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in Me will never be thirsty.'”
Richard Baxter (1615-1691) was an English-born, Puritan pastor and Christian theologian.
The word Advent means “expectation.” What Advent can do for us is create a sense of hope.
From Luke 3:4: “As it is written in the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah, “The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord; make His paths straight.'”
Louie Giglio (born 1958) is an American pastor and Christian author.
Luck is when opportunity meets preparation.
Don’t just aspire to make a living, aspire to make a difference.
Denzel Washington (born 1954) is an American actor and filmmaker. He has received numerous awards for his acting performances, including two Academy Awards.
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