“The most effective leaders do not rise to power in spite of their weakness. They lead through their weakness.” ~Joni Eareckson Tada

“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” – Christopher Reeve

“Worry is like a rocking chair. It keeps you moving, but doesn’t get you anywhere.” ~Corrie Ten Boom  

This past week I was reading Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secrets. Hudson Taylor was the founder of China Inland Mission, leading the way in missions. He brought 25,000 people to Jesus Christ. He was what some would consider a spiritual giant. I learned something new as I read the book this time. Or, perhaps my current…

While listening to Experiencing the Words of Jesus by Max Lucado, this quote struck me. “All solitude and no service equals selfishness; some solitude and some service, however , equals perspective.” ~Max Lucado We are in isolation most of the time due to our health or care-giving. It can easily make us selfish unless we…

“He has chosen not to heal me, but to hold me. The more intense the pain, the closer His embrace.” ~Joni Eareckson Tada

“Prayer girds human weakness with divine strength, turns human folly into heavenly wisdom, and gives to troubled mortals the peace of God. We know not what prayer can do.” ~Charles Spurgeon

Remember, there are four in the fire. We don’t walk this tough roads alone. “Suffering can refine us rather than destroy us because God himself walks with us in the fire.” ~Tim Keller Enjoy this clip of The Fourth Man with a bit of comedy thrown in. Laughter is good for the soul!

Seen on Social Media, author unknown, “When God put a calling on your life, He already factored in your stupidity.” I don’t know about you, but that encourages my soul!

“A bend in the road is not the end of the road. Unless you fail to make the turn”. ~Helen Keller