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It is our responsibility to pray for a peaceful world.

It is possible to feel angered by the compromises all around us, while remaining apathetic to the compromises inside us.

It is true that often she doesn't want advice; she wants a listening ear. At the same time, however, the wise wife will realize her husband's desire to help and advise is strong. She should refrain from getting angry and humor him a bit, as one wife did by saying, "Thanks for the input. I know I am not the brightest bulb on the tree when it comes to certain things. I am glad we have each other.

It is through us Christians that the world must know the love of the Savior

It is up to you. How far you want to go and how far you want to grow. Do not let that your worries, the unanswered questions or the abundant and free offer of distractions draw you away from the One who wants to illuminate your way . . .

I traveled ten thousand miles only to find the same red dirt...

It's a lot different to say 'thank you' to God instead of asking for stuff. That's the way I used to pray. Help me, God. Do this for me, God. I'm mad at you God, fix it. I don't pray like that anymore. The only prayer I say now is Thank You.

It's easy to be liked by strangers. It's very hard to be loved and connected to the people in your home when you're always bringing them your most exhausted self and resenting the fact that the scraps you're giving them aren't cutting it.

It seems to me that if God felt it best to delay marriage into the latter part of your twenties, He would also see fit to delay the hormonal urge to want to have sex. Or perhaps it was never His intent to delay marriage in an effort to "become more independent," "enjoy singlehood," and "build our careers.

It seems to me that life is about figuring out which things should be discarded and which things should be kept and put in their rightful place.

It’s in those private times that we are refreshed, strengthened, and rejuvenated. It’s then we can see our lives from God’s perspective and discover what is really important. That’s where we understand who it is we belong to and believe in.

It’s only when we acknowledge God as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, that we can receive His love for us.

It's one thing to say so in a prayer, but it's a whole other thing to match those prayers in obedience.

It’s when you humble yourself as a servant that people want to follow you as a leader.

It takes dedicated parents to produce consecrated children.

I've lived long enough - Stonehenge and me - that I've learned even when folks do spiteful things, they have a reason. Often when I know the reason, their actions make sense. It doesn't make them right, but it does make sense; and when I understand, I tend to be less critical and more compassionate.

It was William who would climb out of his carriage unafraid and help a farmer drive a herd of cattle or sheep across a road when necessary.

I walk boldly and confidently relying on God.

I was so tired of this ceaseless, day-to-day tug-of-war between my hormones and my head, my vanity and my virtue. I felt very much as though I were caught in the middle of some dreadful battle in which taking a side of my own would mean certain misery in either case.

I want you to see persecution and opposition and slander and misunderstanding and disappointment and self-recrimination and weakness and danger as the normal portion of faithful pastoral ministry.

I was once in darkness, but now, the light of God has shone upon me.

I will passionately perform my work.

I wish to walk and keep the ways of God

I would rather serve God and displease my flesh than serve my flesh and displease God.

Jesus didn’t pay such a huge sacrifice so I could say the prayer of salvation, attend church, and get into heaven. He paid this sacrifice so I could receive the abundant life that comes through knowing Him personally.

Jesus created a motley crew, plucking us from every context and inaugurating a piecemeal clan that has only ever functioned with mercy. We should be grabbing hands, throwing our heads back, and laughing that God saved us all, because surely this is the messiest family ever and He loves us anyway. Our shared redemption should keep us grateful and kind, because what other response even makes sense?

Joseph went from prison to prime minister from trials to triumph, from scar-weary to stardom - So you can

Jesus' tomb wasn't His grave, but our door.

Keep on questioning. Keep on searching.

Keep this in mind, though: loving people the way Jesus did is always great theology

Leadership is not something that is added, but rather built in the DNA of creation, an orderly creation (1 Corinthians 12:12; 14:38-45; Titus 1:5; Genesis 1; 2). The real question is whether humanity has high-jacked Leadership?

Knowledge, understanding, and wisdom is naught to the man who is incapable of applying it.

La libertad nos mantiene volando alto, pero la contienda destruye nuestra habilidad de volar.

Laughter—just good bone-shaking, belly-jiggling, light-in-the-head laughter, is a sure sign of health. The only one who hates it is Satan and all his wannabes.

I want to grow old with you. I want your face to be the first thing I see in the morning and the last thing I see at night. I want to feel my children growing inside you. Sarah, my love. I want to worship the Lord with you, and hear your laughter until the day I die.

I wasn't there yet, I wasn't finding joy and gladness in my barrenness, but I believed I would. I believed He would make my barren soul as beautiful as His perfect garden.

I will bless thee - His Beatitude is Your Beautification

Jesus has to become real to us. We need to court him and get to know him better. Go on some dates with the Lord.

I won't pretend that I've arrived at humble orthodoxy. When I gain a bit of theological knowledge, I all too frequently get puffed up with pride. But I'll tell you what deflates my arrogance and self-righteousness faster than anything else: trying to live whatever truth I have.

John Wesley’s own grave holds the bones of many other people, including at least five ministers. One can only imagine the bickering.

Just as salt brings out the best in food, so too, Christ brings out the best in us as others experience the flavor of Christ through us.

Keep seeking,keep believing and keep praying.

Keep the faith. It is the greatest gift.

leaders don't watch but make things happen-initiate change

Leadership cannot be fulfilled without an obedient followership and followership cannot be consummated without a supporting leadership.

leaders don't watch things but make things happen-initiate change

learning to live in the spirit of prayer hour by hour decorates your life with insight and blessings

Learn to say to the abuser in a firm voice, "Stop it." Do not explain yourself, your needs, or what you mean. Simply call a halt to the abuse, and let that be your final word.

Live in the light, Child of God.

Let there be light! Abba! Father, let there be light! In our dark moments we cry; let there be light! Light to show us the way; light to shine before all others! Light to see through darkness; light to change all staleness! Let there be light! Abba! Father, we cry, let there be light! Let there be light! Abba! Father, let there be light! The future is always truly uncertain; let there be light! Light to shine on the snares of darkness; light to take steps with calmness! Light for us to see our paths well; light for us to understand your ways well! Let there be light! Abba! Father, we cry, let there be light! Let there be light! Abba! Father, let there be light! We do not know who is coming in the darkness; let there be light! Light to blindfold the attacker; light to change the sinner! Light to give us power; light to make all things better! Let there be light! Abba! Father, we cry, let there be light! Let there be light! Abba! Father, let there be light! We need freedom to do your work; let there be light! Light to free us from bondage; light to escape attackers’ carnage! Light to lead us into your sonship; Light to empower our sonship! Let there be light! Abba! Father, we cry, let there be light! Let there be light! Abba Father, let there be light! We need your light to know the truth; let there be light! Light to enlighten our understanding; light to overcome misunderstanding! Light to withstand strongholds; light to empower our goals! Let there be light! Abba! Father, we cry, let there be light!