Without pain, how would we know what true joy feels like?
Don’t leave the classroom of pain without gathering wisdom from its instruction.
How one responds in these dire circumstances says a lot about one’s faith and the strength of one’s beliefs.
Being an example to others is a requirement of following Jesus, even though none of us will ever be a perfect example.
We all are striving for something every minute of the day, whether we realize it or not.
We usually don’t realize the thing that is defining our identity until that thing is taken away.
Humility is a peace that accepts one’s strengths and limitations.
…life is a continual process of learning, working hard, rising up, and then being humbled. Sliding over, then sliding over again. And again.
…a disciplined pursuit of less will keep us focused and make the greatest impact.
All work is service. If you aren’t serving in your work, you really aren’t working.
It’s hard to admit, but if we’re brutally honest with ourselves, we see that God is more responsible for the accomplishments of our lives than we are.
External actions are evidence of internal beliefs. Our deeds are what show our creeds.
What we do while we wait may be more important than what we are waiting for.
Have you considered that some of your greatest heartaches and hardships might actually be the best things that ever happened to you in the long run?