Have you ever read something that speaks directly to your heart? You read the words as if the writer wrote them especially for you. The message jumps right out of the page, onto your lap, and says ‘here I am, just wanted to let you know because I know all about you.’ It’s one of those … Continue reading
Mother Teresa once said, “I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who is sending a love letter to the world.” As I write these classical quotes that inspire me each day, I’m reminded of one of my favorite Bruce Springsteen’s songs, “Land of Hope and Dreams.” Springsteen’s lyrics are fresh … Continue reading
“A man is created for challenges. He is equipped to overcome, to run the gauntlet, to stand firm as a well-anchored corner post. Men are the benchmark in life, society, and family. It is part of the masculine responsibility to demonstrate strength and stability; to protect and provide for those within their sphere of influence. This is … Continue reading
Having never been ordained or formally trained for any kind of ministry, I was once told I should be an evangelist. I thought about that for a moment. Inquisitively I asked what my friend meant. In my mind, I see Billy Graham as an evangelist. I see someone with years of ministry and service to the … Continue reading
One of Walt Disney’s most famous quotes is hanging on a plaque inside my home. It’s the essence of having a dream. “If you can dream it, you can do it.” Walt Disney inspired us to dream big. He talked a lot about having dreams and being courageous enough to pursue them. “All our dreams … Continue reading
The road less travelled by is a journey of the soul. In this inspirational story of a traveler who reaches a crossroads, he must make a choice: Which road shall he bear? Everyone has their own destiny. At some point a fork in the road will present itself. What do you seek? What will you … Continue reading
My soul hungers for knowledge. My heart thirsts for answers. My spirit lingers for truth. As long as I can remember I have searched for wisdom and knowledge. In gaining such wisdom, I crave more of it. With soul searching quotes, I seek what my heart desires. In simpler terms, the more I get, the … Continue reading
How long are the tears going to fall? How much pain does one have to endure before they break? Praying for strength happens most often when you’re on your knees. There are some days when life seems too difficult to bear. When the day seems to go from bad to worse and a person just … Continue reading
Inspiration can be found in many ways: In words strung together to create a perfect blend of pictures, a writer inspires readers through the use of tension and imagination. In the arts, with designs of visual beauty, inspiration intended by the artist is seen through their works. In music heard over blended harmonies of instruments … Continue reading
“Your blocked door doesn’t mean God doesn’t love you. Quite the opposite. It’s proof that he does.” – Max Lucado You try one door after another, yet no one responds to your résumé. No university accepts your application. No doctor has a remedy for your illness. No buyers look at your home. Your marriage is … Continue reading