Warren W. Wiersbe said… True biblical worship so satisfies our total personality that we don’t have to shop around for man-made substitutes. William Temple made this clear in his masterful definition of worship: For worship is the submission of all our nature to God. It is the quickening of conscience by His holiness; the nourishment [...]
Warren W. Wiersbe said… True biblical worship so satisfies our total personality that we don’t have to shop around for man-made substitutes. William Temple made this clear in his masterful definition of worship: For worship is the submission of all our nature to God. It is the quickening of conscience by His holiness; the nourishment [...]
Napoleon’s massive army was preparing to attack. Soldiers had been spotted on the heights above the little town, which was situated on the Austrian border. A council of citizens were hastily summoned to decide whether they should try to defend themselves or display the white flag of surrender. It happened to be Easter Sunday, and [...]
Dr. J.B. Gambrel tells an amusing story from General Stonewall Jackson’s famous valley campaign. Jackson’s army found itself on one side of a river when it needed to be on the other side. After telling his engineers to plan and build a bridge so the army could cross, he called his wagon master in to [...]
Architect Frank Lloyd Wright once told of an incident that may have seemed insignificant at the time, but had a profound influence on the rest of his life. The winter he was 9, he went walking across a snow-covered field with his reserved, no-nonsense uncle. As the two of them reached the far end of [...]
When I am conscious of the fear of failure holding me back, I go through a kind of personal checklist: 1. Does this fear come basically from pride, a fear that I will not live up to my own expectations or to those of others? 2. Do I remember that God has called me first [...]
A proud man came to Socrates asking for knowledge. Socrates recognized a numbskull when he saw one. He led the young man through the streets, to the sea, and chest deep into water. Then he asked, “What do you want?” “Knowledge,” said the young man with a smile. Socrates put his hands on the man’s [...]
Automaker Henry Ford asked electrical genius Charlie Steinmetz to build the generators for his factory. One day the generators ground to a halt, and the repairmen couldn’t find the problem. So Ford called Steinmetz, who tinkered with the machines for a few hours and then threw the switch. The generators whirred to life–but Ford got [...]
G. Campbell Morgan says Waiting for God is not laziness. Waiting for God is not going to sleep. Waiting for God is not the abandonment of effort. Waiting for God means, first, activity under command; second, readiness for any new command that may come; third, the ability to do nothing until the command is given. [...]
Forty thousand fans were on hand in the Oakland stadium when Rickey Henderson tied Lou Brock’s stolen base record. Lou, who had left baseball in 1979, had followed Henderson’s career and was excited about his success. Realizing that Rickey would set a new record, Brock said, “I’ll be there. Do you think I’m going to [...]
Tom was lost. As he was reaching for the map, he drove into a ditch. His car was stuck deep in the mud. He walked to a nearby farm to ask for help. “Sammy can get you out of that ditch,” said the farmer, pointing to an old mule. Tom figured he had nothing to [...]
He started the seminar by holding up a $20 bill and asking, ”Who would like this bill?” Hands went up. He said, “I am going to give it to one of you, but first, I’m going to crumple it up.” Still hands were in the air. So he dropped it on the ground and started [...]
Everyday I wake up and say I am alive, alert, awake and joyful and enthusiastic about life Henry Ford said, You can do anything if you have enthusiasm. Enthusiasm is the yeast that makes your hopes rise to the stars. Enthusiasm is the spark in your eye, the swing in your gait, the grip of [...]
Brent D. Earles in Proverbs for Graduates wrote… George Bernard Shaw once remarked, “If you teach a man anything, he will never learn.” There’s a lot of truth in that . Life’s biggest lessons aren’t in lectures. They’re learned by example. It has been said that we remember 30 per cent of what we hear. [...]
Your words are the one thing you can give away and still keep The five most important words I am proud of you The four most important words What is your opinion? The three most important words If you please The two most important words Thank you The most important word – We The least [...]
From an Ann Landers column My name is Gossip. I have no respect for justice. I maim without killing. I break hearts and ruin lives. I am cunning and malicious and gather strength with age. The more I am quoted, the more I am believed. I flourish at every level of society My victims are [...]
Unfortunately, sooner or later there comes a time in every life a long dark night. You feel like all is lost and wonder how you can go on. But because Jesus lives — There is hope that: After the night comes a new day. After the storm comes the sun breaking through After the winter [...]
Lia Brown wrote the following. I asked God to take away my pride and God said No. He said it was not for him to take away, but for me to give up. I asked God to give me happiness and God said no. He said He gives me blessings, happiness is up to me. [...]
This very day I want you to make the discovery of your own tremendous worth and value as a person. To God you are More majestic than a mountain. More vast and complex than the ocean More wise than an owl or any other living being More beautiful than a sunset Get away from it [...]
Today is here. I will start with a smile and resolve to be agreeable. Today I am going to spend time making things happen. Today I am determined to study to improve myself. Today I am determined to do all of the things I should do. Today I begin by doing. Today I will not [...]
I’ve heard it before that there are three things a person needs to be happy. 1. Something to do 2. Someone to love 3. Something to look forward to All of these things may bring some temporary happiness. But for lasting fulfillment, they can all be found in a relationship with Jesus. Something to do [...]