Love has been called the most effective motivational force in all the world. When love is at work in us, it is remarkable how giving and forgiving, understanding and tolerant we can be.
CHARLES R. SWINDOLLWe cannot change our past. We can not change the fact that people act in a certain way. We can not change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude.
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Times may be hard and people may be demanding, but never forget that life is special. Every single day is a special day. God is at work in you!
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Acceptance is taking from God’s hand absolutely anything He gives, looking into His face in trust and thanksgiving.
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Dream big don’t let anybody or anything break your wishbone. Stay strong, full of faith, and courageous. Keep that backbone straight. And along the way, don’t forget to laugh and enjoy the journey.
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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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No marriage is “too dead” for the Lord to restore.
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People who soar, are those who refuse to sit back and wish things would change
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One of the worst things you can give to your people is someone you’re not.
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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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The beautiful thing about encouragement is that anybody can do it.
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10% of life is made up of what happens to you. 90% of life is decided by how you react.
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Anything under God’s control is never out of control.
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The size of a challenge should never be measured by what we have to offer. It will never be enough. Furthermore, provision is God’s responsibility, not ours. We are merely called to commit what we have – even if it’s no more than a sack lunch.
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The more impossible the situation, the greater God accomplishes His work.
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On tough days, you gotta have heart. Don’t quit, whatever you do. Persevere.
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Don’t get older; get better: Live realistically. Give generously. Adapt willingly. Trust fearlessly. Rejoice daily.
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