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“We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to
put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity
and its first chapter is New Year’s Day.”
---Edith Lovejoy Pierce
Make the most of every opportunity for doing good.”
---Ephesians 5:16 |
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“You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.”
---Indira Gandhi (1917-1984), Prime minister of the Republic
of India
Joy fills hearts that are planning peace.
---Proverbs 12:20 |
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“In matters of principle, stand like a rock; in matters of
taste, swim with the current.”
---Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), third president of the
United States of America
I once thought these things were valuable, but now I
consider them worthless because of what Christ has done.
---Philippians 3:7 |
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“You have within you right now, everything you need to deal
with whatever the world can throw at you.”
---Brian Tracy, author, speaker
I have learned the secret of living in every situation,
whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or
little. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me
strength.
---Philippians 4:12-13 |
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“The only thing that stands between a man and what he wants
from life is often merely the will to try it and the faith
to believe that it is possible.”
---Richard M. DeVos, Co-Founder of Amway Corp.
Then Jesus told them, “I tell you the truth, if you have
faith and don’t doubt, you can do things like this and much
more. You can even say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted
up and thrown into the sea,’ and it will happen. You can
pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive
it.”
---Matthew 21:21 |
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“The person who would like to make his dreams come true MUST
STAY AWAKE.”
---Richard Wheeler, Rotrarian
How long will you sleep? When will you wake up? A little
extra sleep, a little a little folding of the hands to
rest---then poverty will pounce on you like a bandit;
scarcity will attack you like and armed robber.
---Proverbs 6:9-10 |
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“Hard work spotlights the character of people. Some turn up
their sleeves, some turn up their noses and some don’t turn
up at all.”
---Sam Ewing, Writer
Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his
approval.
---II Timothy 2:15 |
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“It’s better to look ahead and prepare than to look back and
regret.”
---Jacki Joyner-Kersee, Athlete
Look straight ahead and fix your eyes on what lies before
you.
---Proverbs 4:25 |
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“The toughest part of parenthood has nothing to do with
putting food on the table, clothes in the closest, or
tuition money in the bank. The toughest part of parenthood
is never knowing if you’re doing the right thing.”
---D.L. Stewart, Columnist
The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for
your life. I will advise you and watch over you.”
---Psalm32:8 |
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“The most important thing in communication is to hear what
isn’t being said.”
---Peter F. Drucker, management consultant
Herod was delighted at the opportunity to see Jesus, because
he had heard about him and had been hoping for a long time
to see him perform a miracle. He asked Jesus question after
question, but Jesus refused to answer.
---Luke 23:8-9 |
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“Whenever two people meet, there are really six people
present. There is each man as he sees himself, each man as
the other person sees him, and each man as he really is.”
---William James (1842-1910), American pioneering
psychologist
Now we see things imperfectly as in a cloudy mirror, but
then we will see everything with perfect clarity.
---Corinthians 13:12 |
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“Contemplation cannot construct a new world by itself.
Contemplations does not feed the hungry; it does not clothe
the naked; it does not teach the ignorant; and it does into
return the sinner to peace, truth, and union with God. But
without contemplation we cannot understand the significance
of the world in which we must act…without contemplation,
without the intimate, silent, secret pursuit of truth
through love, our action loses itself in the world and
becomes dangerous.”
---Thomas Merton (1915-1968), Trappist monk
Before daybreak the next morning, Jesus got up and went out
to an isolated place to pray. Later Simon and the others
went out to find him. When they found him, they said,
“Everyone is looking for you.”
But Jesus replied, “We must go to other towns as well, and I
will preach to them, too. That is why I came.”
---Mark 1:35-38 |
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“Genuine good taste consists in saying much in few words, in
choosing among our thoughts, in having order and arrangement
in what we say, and in speaking with composure.”
---Francois Fenelon (1651-1715), French Roman Catholic
theologian, poet and writer
From a wise man comes wise speech.
---Proverbs 16:23 |
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“No matter what you’re dealing with or how bad things seem
to be or why God may be permitting them, deliberately
letting your mind dwell on positive, uplifting thoughts will
enable you to survive.”
---Charles R. Swindoll, clergyman
Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable,
whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely,
whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and
if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these
things.
---Philippians 4:8 |
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“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and
realize they were the big things.”
---Robert Brault writer
Enjoy the company of ordinary people.
---Romans 12:16 |
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“The man who works and is never bored is never old. Work and
interest in worthwhile things are the best remedy for age.”
---Pablo Casals (1876-1973), Composer and conductor
Work hard and cheerfully at whatever you do.
---Colossians 3:23 |
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“Every man, woman and child alive should see the desert one
time before they die. Nothing at all for miles around,
nothing but sand and rocks and cactus and blue sky. Not a
soul in sight. No sirens, no car alarms, nobody honking at
you, no madman cursing…You find the silence out there. You
find the peace. You can find God.”
---From the film, 25th Hour
Then he (Elijah) went on alone into the desert…as he was
sleeping an angel of the Lord touched him…
---I Kings 19:4, 5 |
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“There are moments when everything goes well; don’t be
frightened, it won’t last.”
---Jules Renard (1864-1910), Dramatist, author
Don’t be surprised at the fiery trials you are going
through.
---I Peter 4:12 |
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“Ultimately, it’s not what you give your best people, but
rather what you help them see and get for themselves that
makes all the difference.”
---Robert Silverman, professional development consultant
Come follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.
---Mathew 4:19 |
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What if you gave someone a gift, and they neglected to thank
you it---would you be likely to give them another? Life is
the same way. In order to attract more of the blessings that
life has to offer, you must truly appreciate what you
already have.”
---Ralph Marston
Let your lives overflow with thanksgiving for all the things
he has done.”
---Colossians 2:7 |
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“Perhaps the world little notes nor long remembers
individual acts of kindness---but people do.”
---Herm Albright
Your kindness has often refreshed the hearts of God’s
people.
---Philemon 1:7 |
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“I try to avoid looking forward or backward, and try to keep
looking upward.”
---Charlotte Bronte (1816-1855), British novelist
Set your sights on the realities of heaven.
---Colossians 3:1 |
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“Walk cheerfully over the world, answering that of God in
every one.”
---George Fox (1624-1691), founder of the Quakers
A cheerful look brings joy to the heart.
---Proverbs 15:30 |
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“Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be
that perfectly.”
---St. Francis de Sales (1567-1622), French Roman Catholic
bishop of Geneva
You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation,
a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises
of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful
light.
---I Peter 2:9 |
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“A peaceful home is as sacred a place as any chapel or
cathedral.”
---Bill Keane, cartoonist
“Peace be to your homes!”
---Psalm 122:6 |
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“Shalom is the flower that blooms only on the tree of
justice, planted near the waters of abundance, warmed by the
light of truth and faithfulness.”
---Anthony Prete
Those who love your law have great peace.
---Psalm 119:165 |
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“One moment spent sharing a good word can translate into
hours of high productivity.”
---Hal Pitt, management consultant
Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a word spoken
in right circumstances.
---Proverbs 25:11 |
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“If the highest aim of a captain were to preserve his ship,
he would keep it in port forever.”
---St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274), theologian
If you cling to your life you will lose it, and if you let
your life go, you will save it.
---Luke 17:33 |
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“Be not afraid.”
---Pope John Paul’s first words as pope, 1978
He (Jesus) called to them, “I am here! Don’t be afraid.”
---John 6:20 |
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“Few things help an individual more than to place
responsibility upon him, and to let him know you trust him.”
---Booker T. Washington (1856-1915), educator
You are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I
will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not
conquer it. And I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of
Heaven. Whatever you forbid on earth will be forbidden in
heaven, and whatever you permit on earth will be permitted
in heaven.
---Matthew 16:18-19 |
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If one morning I walked on top of the water across the
Potomac River, the headline that afternoon would read:
‘President Can’t Swim!’”
---Lyndon B. Johnson (1908-1973), 36th President of the
United States
They visit me as if they were my friends, but all the while
they gather gossip, and when they leave, they spread it
everywhere.
---Psalm 41:6 |
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