God made man to be somebody, not just to have things. Author unknown It is our nature’s law that makes a man set higher value on the things he has not got than upon those he has, so that he loathes his actual possessions in longing for the things that are not his. Bernard of … Continue reading “POSSESSIONS”
POPULARITY
The fumes of popularity have turned the brains of many a man. C.H. Spurgeon The adulation of multitudes has laid thousands low. C.H. Spurgeon
POPE
That of the pope alone all princes shall kiss his feet. Gregory the Great The Roman pontiff alone can with right be called universal. Gregory the Great I do not believe that in order to be a believing Christian you have to believe in the pope also. Martin Luther I would have made a good … Continue reading “POPE”
POOR IN SPIRIT
He that is poor in spirit is lowly in heart. Rich men are commonly proud and scornful, but the poor are submissive. The poor in spirit roll themselves in the dust in the sense of their unworthiness. “I abhor myself in dust” (Job 42:6). He that is poor in spirit looks at another’s excellencies and … Continue reading “POOR
IN SPIRIT”
POOR, THE
Blessed is he that considereth the poor. The Bible, Psalm 41:1 kjv He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord. The Bible, Proverbs 19:17 kjv The poor always ye have with you. The Bible, John 12:8 kjv Listen, my dear brothers: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes … Continue reading “POOR,
THE”
POLITICS AND THE BIBLE
It is impossible to rightly govern the world without God and the Bible. Do not ever let anyone claim to be a true American patriot if they ever attempt to separate religion from politics. George Washington
POLITENESS
There is a politeness of the heart, and it is allied to love. It produces the most agreeable politeness of outward behavior. Goethe Politeness is the blossom of our humanity. Joubert Politeness is worth much and costs little. Spanish proverb
POETRY
If I had my life again, I would have made a rule to read some poetry and listen to some music at least once every week; for perhaps the parts of my brain now atrophied would thus have been kept active through use. Charles Darwin Happy who in his verse can gently steer From grave … Continue reading “POETRY”
PLAY
Wherever they go, and whatever happens to them on the way, in that enchanted place on the top of the forest, a little boy and his Bear will always be playing. A.A. Milne, closing lines of Winnie-the-Pooh The real joy of life is in its play. Play is anything we do for the joy and … Continue reading “PLAY”
PLANNING
Fail to plan is knowingly planning to fail. Author unknown Planning is bringing the future into the present so you can do something about it now. Alan Lakein Luck is the residue of design. Branch Rickey – former owner of the Brooklyn Dodger Baseball Team The loftier the building the deeper the foundation must be. … Continue reading “PLANNING”