The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. But the great teacher inspires.
Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character.
William Arthur Ward (1921-1994) was an American motivational writer.
From Proverbs 15:29: “The Lord is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.”
Faith’s spiritual passion
Daily maintenance called for
Lifting eyes up to heavens
Jesus serves as our mentor
Faith’s inner fire rekindled
Daily repentance of sins
Correcting compass setting
Jesus locks in hope’s linchpin
Faith’s embrace of Father’s Word
Daily reading offers peace
Meditating on each verse
Jesus brings truth to release
Faith’s encouragement rises
Daily infusion of love
Sending Spirit as our guide
Jesus shares grace from above
Faith’s living relationship
Daily eagerness to serve
Tackling opportunities
Jesus flattens every curve
From 1 John 5:4: “For whatever is born of God conquers the world. And this is the victory that conquers the world, our faith.”
If freedom is to survive and prosper, it will require the sacrifice, the effort and the thoughtful attention of every citizen.
Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or the present are certain to miss the future.
John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) was the 35th President of the United States.
It is our best work that God wants, not the dregs of our exhaustion. I think He must prefer quality to quantity.
From Proverbs 6:6-9: “Go to the ant, you lazybones; consider its ways and be wise. Without having any chief or officer or ruler, it prepares its food in summer and gathers its sustenance in harvest. How long will you lie there, O lazybones? When will you rise from your sleep?”
George MacDonald (1824-1905) was a Scottish pastor and writer.
In a difficult situation one never-failing guide is to ask yourself: “What would Christ have done?”
From John 13:14-15: “ So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have set you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you.”
Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941) was a British-born army officer, writer, and founder of the Boy Scouts Association.
No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.
Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers. It may not be difficult to store up in the mind a vast quantity of facts within a comparatively short time, but the ability to form judgments requires the severe discipline of hard work and the tempering heat of experience and maturity.
Calvin Coolidge (1872-1933) was the 30th President of the United States, who served from 1923 to 1929.
The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others.
From Romans 15:2-3: “Each of us must please our neighbor for the good purpose of building up the neighbor. For Christ did not please Himself, but, as it is written, ‘The insults of those who insult you have fallen on Me.'”
Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) was a French-born theologian, writer, humanitarian, philosopher, and physician.
There is nothing small in the service of God.
From Proverbs 11:25: “A generous person will be enriched, and one who gives water will get water.”
From Joshua 24:15: “Now if you are unwilling to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served in the region beyond the River or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living, but as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”
Glory of God breathes
Upon those who serve
Accepting His call
Filling faith’s reserve
Light’s pathway to serve
Faith growing robust
Witnessing Jesus
Branching out with trust
Christ’s blessed invite
Service taking root
Maturing in faith
Sharing Spirit’s fruits
Filled with reverence
Journey’s faithful prep
Holding fast to serve
Walking in Christ’s steps
Humble in spirit
Unselfish intent
Assisting faith’s growth
Serving as Christ meant
Promise to follow
Grace flowing with love
Growing faithfulness
Serving Father above
From John 12:26: “Whoever serves Me must follow Me, and where I am, there will My servant be also. Whoever serves Me, the Father will honor.”
The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches, but to reveal to him his own.
From Hebrews 10:24-25: “And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”
Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881) served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on two different occasions (1868, 1874-1880).
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