Sojourn in every place as if you meant to spend your life there, never omitting an opportunity of doing a kindness, speaking a true word, or making a friend.
John Ruskin

Half of love is listening.
Carol Weston

Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use.
Emily Post

Read not to contradict- but to weigh and consider.
-Sir Francis Bacon

Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.
-Mother Teresa

If Christians spend as much time praying as they do grumbling, they would soon have nothing to grumble about.

The real issue in the creation/evolution debate is not the existence of God. The real issue is the nature of God. To think of evolution as basically atheistic is to misunderstand the uniqueness of evolution. Evolution was not designed as a general attack against theism. It was designed as a specific attack against the God of the Bible, and the God of the Bible is clearly revealed through the doctrine of creation. Obviously, if a person is an atheist, it would be normal for him to also be an evolutionist. But evolution is as comfortable with theism as it is with atheism. An evolutionist is perfectly free to choose any god he wishes, as long as it is not the God of the Bible. The gods allowed by evolution are private, subjective, and artificial. They bother no one and make no absolute ethical demands. However, the God of the Bible is the Creator, Sustainer, Savior, and Judge. All are responsible to Him. He has an agenda that conflicts with that of the sinful humans. For man to be created in the image of God is very awesome. For God to be created in the image of man is very comfortable.

Marvin L Lubenow

"Though we cannot think alike may we not love alike?"
John Wesley

Christians need to help people understand that religion is not a matter of sentiment but a matter of truth. Insisting that the truth claims of Christianity, and of other faiths, be taken seriously isn't "intolerant." On the contrary, it accords them the respect they deserve.

God is not the author of confusion.
Chuck Colson

For the scientist who has lived by his faith in the power of reason, the story ends like a bad dream. He has scaled the mountains of ignorance; he is about to conquer the highest peak; as he pulls himself over the final rock, he is greeted by a band of theologians who have been sitting there for centuries.

-Robert Jastrow

"A dog barks when his master is attacked. I would be a coward if I saw that God's truth is attacked and yet would remain silent."
-John Calvin

Be kind, for everyone you know is facing a great battle.
-Philo of Alexandria

Dear Father of Love:
Sometimes love can be so confusing and so shallow. It's easy to get distracted by the world's definition of love and to focus on outer beauty instead of inner beauty. Show me what true love is. Remind me that real love isn't what I can get out of a relationship; it's about what I can give of myself. Show me that love is a long-term commitment, not just a fleeting feeling. Remind me that the secret to a loving relationship is keeping You at the center. And thanks for Your promise that as I seek You first, You'll take care of ALL of my other needs.
Leann Weiss-Rupara

Never speak loudly to one another unless the house is on fire.

It is better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than to open it and remove all doubt.
~Mark Twain

"Preach the Gospel at all times. If necessary, use words."
~St. Francis of Assisi

Meeting Modesty

Who is Modesty? (source unknown)

Who is Modesty? Webster describes her as “freedom from conceit or vanity” and “propriety in speech, dress and conduct.”
OK . . .
But who is she really?
She’s passionate about God and love. She seeks to build others up, encourage them and help them find a beauty beyond appearance. When she is worn, she doesn’t disappoint or make others feel uncomfortable. Never causing guys to stumble and lust. She lives and breathes true beauty.
She is subtle and pretty. She conforms to whoever puts her on and displays her beauty far better than makeup can. She doesn’t hide what makes us unique but highlights it, making us confident in every detail of who we are.
She is difficult and stubborn. She does not waver. Her standards can be high. She isn’t a follower. She’s a leader.
She is a great friend but hard to listen to. Her standards are above ours, and when we want to be like the world, she makes her opposition clear.
So Modesty introduced herself to me when I was 17, and we’ve had our ups and downs, but through it all I try to remember that she is here only to help me.
When I get up in the morning the first thing I put on is her, and then I make my clothing choices. Striving to make God smile. Not the world. Not lust. Not friends. Just God.
What about you? Have you met Modesty?

Dear Lord,
I need your warm arm around my shoulder,and your hand over my mouth.

Before you speak, it is necessary for you to listen, for God speaks in the silence of the heart.