“I just want to do God’s will,” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said. “And He’s allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I’ve looked over, and I’ve seen the Promised Land.” Of all the inspirational quotes I find and read the ones which impact me the most are those spoken in truth. In honor … Continue reading
“If you think it’s all about you, and I think it’s all about me, we have no hope for a melody.” – Excerpt from “It’s Not about Me,” by Max Lucado. Lucado illustrates imagination yet his words are easily understood. Just take a look at what Lucado says about life in Fearless. “Can you imagine … Continue reading
Discovering inspirational quotes are perfect to spark your imagination while you are expressing your creativity. Words of wisdom enlighten and encourage the soul. As a writer, I find inspiration from other writers. Genuine heartfelt words can provide merit to tackling tough subject matter. Some of my favorite quotes are found on Wikiquotes. Just visit the website, search for your … Continue reading
Isaiah 43:18-19 says, “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.” As we end the year 2011, we reflect upon our past. Remembering the … Continue reading
It sat on the mantle for years. Dust began to cover the image while the memories of that day was soon to fade away. It was an old, worn out picture frame that captured my heart. A day of celebrating, the family gathered to commemorate our parent’s 40th anniversary. It was in those happy times when … Continue reading
Many know the origins of Christmas. The story found in Luke chapter 2 tells of the miraculous birth of a baby. Born over two thousand years ago, the day Jesus Christ came to earth. Arriving in humble beginnings, the Son of God was born. And the magnificence of his birth brought a multitude of Heavenly Angels to declare his glory. … Continue reading
Take a good vocal, a piano or instrumental version of any traditional song and your spirit moves. This is the time of the year when we hear the Christmas songs played so frequently. There is something about these Christmas melodies. The songs, the words that invoke such passion that stirs the soul, these are the traditional Christmas … Continue reading
When the weeping turns to laughter we discover our yesterdays. When laughter turns to tears we get lost in the things we love. There is a phrase most are familiar with, “Never say Never”. We are never complete and still we seek to find our wholeness. On a road to happiness we take our first … Continue reading
Why is it that some people are always downers? They find something to complain about and they are never happy. If they get a cold, they want everyone to feel sorry for them. If they have a rough day at work, everyone knows about it. I don’t understand. What makes a person like that? There … Continue reading
Thanksgiving is a day of blessings. To be thankful and to give praises to God who bestows all good things. In 1789, a proclamation was made by the founding fathers. On Thanksgiving, families and friends draw close, to acknowledge relationships, and to give thanks for the benefits that many so often take for granted. Let … Continue reading