#inspiration

"The philosophies of men surround us. The face of sin today often wears the mask of tolerance. Do not be deceived; behind that facade is heartache, unhappiness, and pain. You know what is right and what is wrong, and no disguise, however appealing, can change that. Be the one to make a stand for right, even if you stand alone. Have the moral courage to be a light for others to follow."

"Always be open to inspiration. You never know where it may come from. Begin with an open mind, end with an inspired heart."

"Being poor in the Spirit means you are humble, gentle, meek, God-fearing,kind and exhibit the fruits of the Spirit but being Spiritually poor is lacking in every thing that pertains to life and godliness."

"Life is difficult for everyone. We all have stress and we all need someone in our lives that we can lean on. Never think that you cannot talk to someone because they have problems to or that your friend or loved one would be better off without you or your problems. You'll soon find out that they need you just as much as you need them."

"In my experience, nothing worthwhile has ever really been all that easy. But it certainly has been worthwhile regardless how difficult it seemed."

"So cheer up Beloved; for your God is able, He is the maker of all things."

"You cannot expect victory and plan for defeat."

"If you’re honest with yourself as a writer, trying to tell the best story you can, your story will be an honest one. And your values will come out, no matter how hard you try to disguise them."

"He who does not see the light in others does not see the light in himself."

"What is more precious: a thousand answers derived from one question? Or, one answer…from a thousand questions?"

"The bird of paradise alights only upon the hand that does not grasp."

"Think of yourself as a brand. You need to be remembered. What will they remember you for? What defines you? If you have it in you, do something that defines you. Invent something, develop a unique skill, get noticed for something — it creates a talking point."

"The world’s greatest achievers have been those who have always stayed focussed on their goals and have been consistent in their efforts."

"Be patient. Your skin took a while to deteriorate. Give it some time to reflect a calmer inner state. As one of my friends states on his Facebook profile: "The true Losers in Life, are not those who Try and Fail, but those who Fail to Try."

"You are not permitted to live and die as a non-entity because you have encountered the greatness that is associated with Christ."

"Even in climes/without snow/one cannot go/foward sometimes./Things test you./You are part of/the Donners or/part of the rescue:/a muleteer in/earflaps; a/formerly hearty/Midwestern farmer/perhaps. Both/parties trapped/within sight/of the pass."

"La vie est une aventure audacieuse ou alors elle n'est rien."

"Control Your Own Destiny or Someone Else Will"

"Writing a story, regardless of length, begins always with a single word."

"Life gives us choices. You either grab on with both hands and just go for it, or you sit on the sidelines."