think well

"Man is made or unmade by himself; in the armory of thought he forges the weapons by which he destroys himself; he also fashions the tools with which he builds for himself heavenly mansions of joy and strength and peace. By the right choice and true application of thought, man ascends to Divine Perfection; by the abuse and wrong application of thought, he descends below the level of beast. Between these two extremes are all the grades of character, and man is their maker and master."

"Of all the beautiful truths pertaining to the soul which have been restored and brought to light in this age, none is more gladdening or fruitful of divine promise and confidence than this - that man is the master of thought, the molder of character, and the maker and shaper of condition, environment, and destiny."

- "As A Man Thinketh" by: James Allen published 1902

leave a legacy

"We can’t emblazon our name on a person’s forehead the way we can on a hospital building: Funded by the Smith Family. Investing in people isn’t as rewarding in the short term – you don’t see a space turn from empty to full, a building go up brick by brick, or books lining shelves. But, as we fill people with knowledge and skills, connect them to the ideas and resources they need to make the changes they want to see in the world, and create opportunities that didn’t exist before, we start to fill the real voids we have in the world: people with the skills and passion to go out and make the changes they believe in."

- Daniela Papi

faith

"Faith turns walls of opposition into steps toward God's destiny for us."

Today I had the opportunity to become upset, worried, and greatly discouraged. However, something reminded me to rise above and trust that God can and will work this out for my good. When faced with a financial dilemma, I find it important to remember that we cannot serve both God and money. I can either become greatly discouraged by looking at the financial hole, or ask the Lord what to do. In asking the Lord what to do in today's situation, He just told me to be quiet and love the other person involved. I did just that, and ended up making twice as much money as I originally intended.

Matthew 6:24-27

"Don't be afraid your life will end; be afraid that it will never begin."

--Grace Hansen,
American dance director

lift

He lifts my head when I cannot. He restores my joy when I have lost it. He is faithful to complete the work He has started in my heart and family, even when I take a hiatus from being faithful. He does universe sized miracles with my mustard seeds. He has more than enough power to bring the dead to life. He is the author and finisher of all that is wonderful in my life. My worries and fears do not influence His love for me. He guides me when I cannot see, He carries me when I cannot walk, He gently warms my hardened heart, He breathes life in response to my words of death. Who is this guy?

"Life is known only by those who have found a way to be comfortable with change and the unknown. Given the nature of life, there may be no security, but only adventure."
--Rachel Naomi Remen,American physician and professor

Courage to take risks that bring hope to others

"You cannot cross the ocean, until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore."

- Christopher Columbus