Envy is one of the great enemies of active spirituality. It keeps us from loving our neighbours, from functioning with others in community, and from affirming people’s unique worth. It also steals contentment from the heart. Is there anything or anyone you are envious of?
CHARLES R. SWINDOLLFriends make life a lot more fun.
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A teardrop on earth summons the King of heaven.
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God will never adjust His agenda to fit ours. He will not speed up His pace to catch up with ours; we need to slow our pace in order to recover our walk with Him. God will not scream and shout over the noisy clamor; He expects us to seek quietness, where His still small voice can be heard again.
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Authentic men aren’t afraid to show affection, release their feelings, hug their children, cry when they’re sad, admit it when they’re wrong, and ask for help when they need it.
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Encourage one another. Many times a word of praise or thanks or appreciation or cheer has kept people on their feet.
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God also allows suffering so that we might learn what it means to depend on Him, not on our own strength and resources.
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Don’t seek more days in your life but more life in your days.
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The world has changed and it’s going to keep changing, but God never changes; so we are safe when we cling to Him.
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God will never adjust His agenda to fit ours. He will not speed up His pace to catch up with ours; we need to slow our pace in order to recover our walk with Him. God will not scream and shout over the noisy clamor; He expects us to seek quietness, where His still small voice can be heard again.
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Walk by faith! Stop the plague of worry. Relax! Learn to say, “Lord, this is Your battle.”
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Do you need strength? Peace? Wisdom? Direction? Discipline? Ask for it! God will hear you.
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No pressure is greater than God’s power.
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You know one of the most encouraging things about faith? It pleases God.
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Oh, how horrible our sins look when they are committed by someone else.
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Don’t expect wisdom to come into your life like great chunks of rock on a conveyor belt. Wisdom comes privately from God as a byproduct of right decisions, godly reactions, and the application of spiritual principles to daily circumstances.
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Tell yourself right now and throughout today, that it’s okay to draw away from the maddening crowd. Jesus did; so can you.
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People who are close to God cultivate a personal intimacy with Him like a good gardener cultivates beautiful flowers.
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Do you want to be wise? Choose wise friends
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We continually encounter hardships. People disappoint us. We disappoint ourselves. But God is constant and compassionate. We are not alone. He cares. Against all reason, the transcendent God loves us so much that He has committed Himself to us.
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The stronger the winds, the deeper the roots, and the longer the winds, the more beautiful the tree.
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When God is involved, anything can happen. Be open. Stay that way. God has a beautiful way of bringing good vibrations out of broken chords.
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Battles are won in the trenches, in the grit and grime of courageous determination; they are won day by day in the arena of life.
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If you never get criticized, chances are you aren’t getting anything done.
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Believing in grace is one thing. Living it is another.
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All he asks is that we trust Him, that we stand before Him in integrity and faith. God is just waiting for us to trust Him.
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Attitude keeps me going or cripples my progress. It alone fuels my fire or assaults my hopes. When my attitudes are right, there is no barrier too high, no valley too deep, no dream too extreme, no challenge too great for me.
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Don’t get older; get better: Live realistically. Give generously. Adapt willingly. Trust fearlessly. Rejoice daily.
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