John Chrysostom Quote

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The rich man is not one who is possession of much, but one who gives much.

From Mark 21:41-44:  “He sat down opposite the treasury and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury.  Many rich people put in large sums.  A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny.  Then He called His disciples and said to them, ‘Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury.  For all of them have contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.'”

John Chrysostom served the early Christian church during the late 4th century and early 5th century in Constantinople where he preached and was a prolific writer.

Joni Eareckson Tada Quote

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Nothing is surprising to God; nothing is a setback to His plans; nothing can thwart His purposes; and nothing is beyond His control.

From Isaiah 40:8:  “The grass withers; the flower fades,  but the word of our God will stand forever.”

Joni Eareckson Tada (born 1949) is an American Christian author and radio host.  Much of her work has focused on ministry in the disability community.  Her life journey is a living testament to this quote.

Taken From a Church Sign

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Jesus . . . no roaming charges . . . no dropped calls . . . unlimited minutes.

From Matthew 28:20:  “And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Have You Never Known?

From Isaiah 40:28:  “Have you not known?  Have you not heard?  The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.”

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Have you never known?

God’s grace, covering this earth

Have you never heard?

Cold stable, virgin gives birth

 

Filling heavens with praises

God builds, He provides

Seeding faith with righteousness

His light serves as guide

 

Have you never known?

God’s Word shares His peace

Have you never heard?

Savior’s love renews faith’s lease

 

Hearing of Christ’s healing hand

God’s divine plan leads

Empowering man to change

Mercy’s tender reeds

 

Have you never known?

God’s desire to send His Son

Have you never heard?

Redemption forever won

 

Lamb of God, in heaven’s wings

God envisions hope

Bridge built between man and God

Savior levels every slope

 

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From Mark 1:38-39:  “He answered, ‘Let us go on to the neighboring towns, so that I may proclaim the message there also, for that is what I came out to do.’  And He went throughout all Galilee, proclaiming the message in their synagogues and casting out demons.”

Randy Frazee Quote

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God never calls us to be successful.  He calls us to be faithful.

From Romans 1:16-17:  “For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is God’s saving power for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.  For in it the righteousness of God is revealed through faith for faith, as it is written, ‘The one who is righteous will live by faith.'”

Randy Frazee is an American pastor and Christian author.  As a teacher and innovator, he is dedicated to leading others in Bible engagement, spiritual formation, and biblical community.

Marie Chapian Quote

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Heaven on earth is knowing God, loving God, allowing Him to shine within us, and experiencing His power and presence in all we think and do.

From 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12:  “As you know, we dealt with each one of you like a father with his children, urging and encouraging you and pleading that you lead a life worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.”

Marie Chapian (born 1938) is an American writer and radio ministry host.

Frederick Buechner Quote

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The place where God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.

From John 15:16:  “You did not choose Me, but I chose you.  And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask Him in My name.”

Frederick Buechner (1926-2022) was an American pastor, Christian theologian, and author.  His writings were published in 39 books, which included several different genres.

Charles Swindoll Quote

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Even as we rest in what God has done on our behalf, let us be on the tiptoe of expectancy–working, serving, giving, loving, keeping the faith and demonstrating that faith to the world of men and woman around us.

From 3 John 1:4:  “I have no greater joy than this, to hear that My children are walking in the truth.”

Charles Finney Quote

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A state of mind that sees God in everything is evidence of growth in grace and a thankful heart.

From Jeremiah 23:23-24:  “Am I a God near by, says the Lord, and not a God far off?  Who can hide in secret places so that I cannot see them? says the Lord.  Do I not fill heaven and earth? says the Lord.”

Charles Finney (1792-1875) was an American pastor and Christian evangelist.  In the years before America’s Civil War, he was an outspoken opponent of slavery.

Drink Deeply

From 1 Corinthians 13:4-5:  “Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude.  It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable; it keeps no record of wrongs.”

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Walking alone

Thirsty for love

Only darkness

Spirit above

 

Christ comes to earth

Love so daring

Gospel’s bright light

Filled with caring

 

Full of patience

Love now reveals

Finding God’s grace

Divine, yet real

 

Come, drink deeply

Receiving love

Hope grows through faith

Promised above

 

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From 1 Corinthians 13:13:  “And now faith, hope, and love remain, these three, and the greatest of these is love.”