♥ Going From Bleak To Beautiful ♥

No matter how bleak the landscape of life may look, God can transform it into a glorious garden of color and fragrance. ~Julie Ackerman Link
(Job 42:12)

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The Glory Of Life Is To Love

The glory of life is to love, not to be loved; to give, not to get; to serve, not to be served. ~Dave Branon
(Philippians 1:3-5)

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A Truly Fulfilling Life

A life filled with love for the Lord and for others is a fulfilling life.~David Roper
(Philippians 2:4)

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Two Gold Nuggets

Two golden nuggets to remember daily: "I am disciplined when I disobey God. I am blessed & prospered when I obey God." ~Donnie Alexander
(Revelation 1:9, 2 Chronicles 26:5)

What is Ethics?

Ethics is nothing else than reverence for life.
~Albert Schweitzer

The Impact Of Attitude

Words can never adequately convey the incredible impact of our attitudes toward life. The longer I live the more convinced I become that life is 10 percent what happens to us and 90 percent how we respond to it.
~Chuck Swindoll

It's Crunch Time

When it's crunch time, the quitters crumble, but the champions just flex.
~Donnie Alexander

Waiting On God

Waiting on God when making a decision, is an underrated, but truly invaluable resource. ~Donnie Alexander
(Psalm 27:14)

The Power Of Example

A good example is the best sermon.
~Dave Branon

The Key To Success

Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.
~Albert Schweitzer
(Winner Of The Nobel Peace Prize 1952)

Shared Joy Increases Numerically

When large numbers of people share their joy in common, the happiness of each is greater because each adds fuel to the other's flame. ~Augustine

Wisdom Of God

What will it profit when life here is o'er,
Though great worldly wisdom I gain,
If seeking knowledge I utterly fail
The wisdom of God to obtain? ~Grace E. Troy (Proverbs 2:4)

Abide In Jesus

Abide in Jesus, the sinless One - which means, give up all of self and its life, and dwell in God's will and rest in His strength. This is what brings the power that does not commit sin. ~Andrew Murray

Believers Are The Bridge

You may be the only bridge to victory others ever experience.
~Dr. Mike Murdock
(Hebrews 11:6)

Reflecting On God's Faithfulness

Reflecting on God's faithfulness in the past brings hope for the future.
~Dennis Fisher

A Mind Software Change

The secret of living a life of excellence is merely a matter of thinking thoughts of excellence. Really, it's a matter of programming our minds with the kind of information that will set us free. ~Chuck Swindoll

God Doesn't Choose

God does not choose those who are fit. He outfits those whom He chooses.
~Jack Hyles

It Takes Guts

"It takes guts to get out of the ruts."
~Dr. Robert H. Schuller

The Greatest Day

"The greatest day in your life and mine is when we take total responsibility for our attitudes. That's the day we truly grow up." ~John C. Maxwell

The Uncommon Life

"An uncommon life is decided by what you are willing to overcome." ~Dr. Mike Murdock

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