To minimize suffering and to maximize security were natural and proper ends of society and Caesar. But then they became the only ends, somehow, and the only basis of law – a perversion. Inevitably, then, in seeking only them, we found only their opposites: maximum suffering and minimum security.
I have seldom met an intelligent person whose views were not narrowed and distorted by religion.
I give nightly praise to my Maker that I never cast a ballot to bring that lazy, disreputable, ill-tempered beast into what was once my home. I’m glad that I had the courage to go on record as opposing that illegitimate, shameless flea-bag that now shares my bed and board. You abstainer, you!
In training, you listen to your body. In competition, you tell your body to shut up.
This life is temporary, this body is temporary, but while I’m here I want to get as much out of it as I can.
Books are fountains of knowledge and also help the heart find the way to use that knowledge with wisdom.
Not just personal unhappiness but all strife in life, including war, is the result of an over-emphasis on temporary things; money, power and material possession.
All that happens in our lives which we find painful, physically or emotionally, is for a purpose. Unfortunately, from our very limited perspective it is often not possible to see the good in it. The divine plan is not available to our eyes.
The question is never ‘Are you in a storm?’ The question is ‘Is Jesus in your boat?’
When we step out into the unknown that is when God is made known.
Jesus didn’t just die to forgive you, He rose to live through you.
If you’re too big to serve, you’re too small to lead.
If you want God to act SUDDENLY then you’re gonna have to pursue him PATIENTLY!
The thing about faith is that you have to have it before you need it.
Jesus isn’t surprised by anything you’re going through – He’s actually WITH you!
Integrity is the thing you do when no one seems to be watching.
If you have a pulse, you have a purpose!
What appears to be an interruption is often an intervention.
Wisdom can’t prevent the storm.
Identify the thing that is going to stop you and then stop it.