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Christian One Liners


Quotes from World Leaders

 

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QUOTES FROM A FEW OF OUR COUNTRIES FOUNDERS, PRESIDENTS AND OTHER PRONATE MEN.

Human history is the long terrible story of man trying to find something other than God to make them happy. - CS Lewis

Life with God is not immunity from difficulties, but peace in difficulties. - CS Lewis

A lie can get halfway around the world before the truth has gotten it's pants on. - Winston Churchill

My home is heaven. I'm just passing through. - Billy Graham

You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending. -CS Lewis

Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that. - Martin Luther King Jr

Wise men speak when they have something to say, fools because they have to say something. -Plato

We must all learn to hear what we do not like. The question is not, 'Is it pleasant?' but 'Is it True?' - Charles Spurgeon

None is more hated than he who speaks the truth. - Plato

Tolerance is a virtue of man without convictions. - CK Chesterton

One of the most cowardly things ordinary people do is to shut their eyes to facts. - CS Lewis

Train a child up in the way he should go, but be sure to go that way yourself. - Charles Spurgeon

However much you deny the truth, the truth goes on existing.— George Orwell

Experience is the hardest kind of teacher for it gives the test first and then the lesson. -Oscar Wilde

It's easier to fool people than convince them they have been fooled. - Mark Twain

God is love. This explains everything and gives meaning to life. - Albert Einstein

Education without values, as useful as it is, seems rather to just make man a more clever devil. -CS Lewis

I believe in Christianity, as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else. -CS Lewis

To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable, because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you. - CS Lewis

Beware of false knowledge - it's more dangerous than ignorance. - George Bernard Shaw

People all over the nation are starved for honesty and common sense.-Benjamin Carson

What this country needs is dirtier fingernails, and cleaner minds. - Will Rogers

The liberties of a people never were, nor ever will be, secure, when the transactions of their rulers may be concealed from them. - Patrick Henry

A man who is good enough to shed his blood for the country is good enough to be given a square deal afterwards. - Theodore Roosevelt

Patriotism, a sense of duty, and a feeling of obligation are the noblest and the most necessary qualities of any democratic system. - Dwight D. Eisenhower

In the end it's not the years in your life that count, it's the life in your years.-Abraham Lincoln

Religion and good morals are the only solid foundations of public liberty and happiness. - Samuel Adams

One cool judgement is worth a thousand hasty councils. The things to do is to supply light not heat. - Woodrow Wilson

Justice is incidental to law and order. - J. Edgar Hoover

To argue with a person who has denounced reason is like administering medicine to the dead. -Thomas Paine

Gravity explains the motion of the planets, but it cannot explain who set the planets in motion.- Issac Newton

If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace. - Thomas Paine

If we lose freedom here, there is no place to escape to. This is the last stand on earth." - Ronald Reagan

A nation who forgets its past has no future! - Winston Churchill

"Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

In response to "What have you given us?" Franklin answered, "A Republic, Madam, if you can keep it!" - Benjamin Franklin

Freedom of speech is a principal pillar of a free government; when this support in taken away, the constitution of free society is dissolved, and tyranny is erected in the ruin. - Benjamin Franklin

Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light an do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that. - Martin Luther King Jr.

Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, the gospel of envy, and it's inherent virtue is the sharing of equal misery. -Winston Churchhill

We the people are the rightful masters of both congress and the courts, not to overthrow the constitution, but to overthrow the men who pervert the constitution. - Abe Lincoln in 1859.

If wrinkles must be written upon our brow, let them not be written upon our heart. The spirit should not grow old. - James A. Garfield

They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ― Benjamin Franklin

It is better to be faithful than famous - President Theodore Roosevelt

A lie doesn't become the truth, wrong doesn't become right, evil doesn't become good, just because it is accepted by the majority. - Booker T Washington

If we ever forget we are a nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under. - Ronald Reagan, 40th US President

"Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not;...Genius will not;...Education will not;...Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent." - Calvin Coolidge, US President

"It is difficult to get a man to understand something when his salary depends upon his not understanding it."- Upton Sinclair.

"The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it." - George Orwell

“Freedom and fear, justice and cruelty, have always been at war, and we know that God is not neutral between them.” George H.W. Bush - 41st President

Everywhere freedom stirs, let tyrants fear. George W Bush - 43rd President

No people can be bound to acknowledge and adore the invisible hand which conducts the affairs of men more than those of the United States. - George Washington, 1st President

Hold fast to the Bible as the sheet anchor of your liberties. -Ulysses S. Grant, 18th President

If you take out of your statues, your constitution, your family life all that is taken from the Sacred Book, what would there be to bind us together? -Benjamin Harrison, 23rd President

The Bible can touch our hearts, order our minds and refresh our souls. - Ronald Reagan, 40th President

Be sure to put your feet in the right place, then stand firm. - Abraham Lincoln

In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved. - Franklin D. Roosevelt

If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. - John Quincy Adams

We recognize no sovereign but God and no king but Jesus. - John Adams & John Hancock.

As long as we have God, we are never, ever alone. - Donald Trump

Whatever makes men good Christians makes them good citizens. - Daniel Webster

There has never been a person in history that led a life of ease whose name is worth remembering. - Theodore Roosevelt

It is better to be faithful than famous. - Theodore Roosevelt

Men are qualified for civil liberty in exact proportion to their disposition to put moral chains upon their own appetites.- Edmund Burke in 1791

When people cease believing in God, it’s not that they start to believe in nothing. It’s that they’ll believe in anything. - Émile Cammaerts

God gives us capacity for choice. We can choose to alleviate suffering. We can choose to work together for peace. We can make changes and we must! - Jimmy Carter

I believe if a man is willing to surrender his will to God, he can do anything within the circle of God's will for him. - John W. Raley

In reading the lives of great men, I found that the first victory they won was over themselves.- Harry Truman

Truth is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.-Thomas Jefferson

One with God is a majority. - Billy Graham

The Bible is a book of faith and a book of doctrine, and a book of morals, and a book of religion, of special revelation from God. - Daniel Webster

The man who has no vision will undertake no great enterprise.- Woodrow Wilson

I have found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice. - Abraham Lincoln

When I do good, I feel good; when I do bad, I feel bad; that is my religion. - Abraham Lincoln

We can complain that roses have thorns or we can rejoice because thorn bushes have roses. - Abraham Lincoln

The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time. - Abraham Lincoln

Don't worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition. - Abraham Lincoln

I don't like that man. I need to get to know him better. - Abraham Lincoln

It's surprising how much you can accomplish when you do not care who gets the credit.- Abraham Lincoln

Success is going from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm. - Abraham Lincoln

Be sure to put your feet in the right place, then stand firm. - Abraham Lincoln

The leading rule for a man of every calling is diligence; never put off until tomorrow what you can do today. - Abraham Lincoln

It is true that you may fool all of the people some of the time; you can even fool some the people all of the time; but you can't fool all of the people all of the time. - Abraham Lincoln

All the good from the Savior of the world is communicated through this book, but for the book we could not know right from wrong. All the things desirable to man are contained in it. - Abraham Lincoln

Intoxicated with unbroken success we have become too self-sufficient…too proud to pray to the God that made us. - Abraham Lincoln

I believe the Bible is the best gift God has given to man. - Abraham Lincoln

My concern is not whether God is on our side: My greatest concern is to be on God’s side, for God is always right. - Abraham Lincoln

Criticism is easy: achievement is more difficult. - Winston Churchill.

An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest. - Benjamin Franklin

Truth is the first chapter in the book of wisdom. - Thomas Jefferson.

I'm a great believer in luck, and I find that the harder I work, the more I have of it. - Thomas Jefferson

He who shall introduce into public affairs the principles of primitive Christianity will revolutionize the world. - Benjamin Franklin

If you set out to be liked, you would prepare to compromise on anything at any time, and you would achieve nothing. Margret Thatcher

I have noticed that everyone who is for abortion, has already been born. Ronald Reagan

Within the covers of the Bible are the answers for all the problems men face. Ronald Reagan

We can't help everyone, but everyone can help someone. Ronald Reagan

Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country. John Kennedy

Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men. John F. Kennedy

A nation that is afraid to let its people judge the truth and falsehood in an open market is a nation that is afraid of its people. John F. Kennedy

Labor to keep alive in your heart that little spark of celestial fire-Conscience. - George Washington

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

Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle. - George Washington

It is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God. George Washington

Truth is the first chapter in the book of freedom - Thomas Jefferson

I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just and that his justice cannot sleep forever. Thomas Jefferson

Our constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. John Adams

Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country. John Kennedy

The slogan 'Press On,' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race. - Calvin Coolidge.

Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. - Theodore Roosevelt

If one morning I walked on top of the water across the Potomac River, the headlines would read: President Can't Swim! - Lyndon Johnson

When they call roll in the Senate, the senators do not know whether to answer 'present' or 'not guilty'. - Teddy Roosevelt

Islam is a religion in which Allah demands you send your son to die for him; Christianity is the faith in which God sent his SON to die for you. - John Ashcroft, US Attorney General

In reading the lives of great men, I found that the first victory they won was over themselves - Harry Truman

Remember that a government big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take from you everything you have. - Gerald Ford

For millions of men and women, the church has been the hospital for the soul, the school for the mind, and the safe depository of moral ideas. - Gerald Ford.


CHRISTIAN ONE LINERS

 

Christian One Liners come from various sources and the list is added to regularly, so visit often. Feel free to use any of these on your church bulletin or sign. We hope they encourage and make you think. God Bless.

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RECENTLY ADDED SAYINGS:

May those who have never heard of Jesus - see him!

May those who have never heard Christ's message - hear it!

Walk humbly before God, for he both rewards good and punishes wrong.

Today's form of tolerance seems to consist of tolerating only those who agree with you.

Where there is faith in God, miracles happen!

The proud are so busy looking down on others that they can't look up to God.

Love is not always giving approval.

Forgiveness is the one power you have over anyone who hurts you.

God said it-I believe it-that settles it!

Christ came to be one of us, so we could be one with him in spirit.

Put the Word of God in your heart, so the Holy Spirit can put it in your mouth.

Improve your 'coping skills' by asking God the Father for wisdom.

You're not a failure if you make a mistake or fail when trying, because failure is part of the learning process.

The problem isn't guns, it's hearts without a fear of God.

It's healthy to feel pain when hurt. It's spiritually healthy to feel conviction when you've done wrong. It's loving to feel the pain of others.

Be so full of Christ that if a mosquito bites you he sings 'Oh The Blood of Jesus!'

There is no pillow so soft as a clear conscience.

Let your conscience be captive to the Word of God.

Take every thought captive into obedience to Christ.

Working at a job may take 8 hours, but stopping to give God thanks only takes a minute!

God's presence is one of his greatest presents to us.

Show kindness because you love, not just to be loved.

Faith is like Wi-Fi, invisible but it has the power to connect you to what you need.

Pray without ceasing because the enemy is preying without ceasing.

Liberty is in danger when the rulers conceal what they are doing from the people.

Honor the Lord with what you have, then trust God for your needs.

Being in the center of God's will for your life is the perfect place to be!

Everyday may not be a good day, but everyday in Jesus has purpose.

It's not who is in the White House, but who is in the church house.

God is at work perfecting us, but until the work is finished he is just expecting us to progress.

We are all in this storm together, but not everyone is in the same boat.

Jesus showed in the parable of the Good Samaritan that we are to stop and help when we see someone hurting.

The Gospel is meant to change the sinner, not for the sinner to change the Gospel to excuse the sin.

God is infinite, so our learning about God will be infinite also.

In order to heal you must stay away from what broke you.

Examine all teachings and keep that which lines up with God's word.

When we bless others, we are blessed!

Wisdom creates more opportunities than it finds.

We identify with Jesus death, burial and resurrection, when we die to self, are immersed and raise up in water baptism.

Talking to much may get you in trouble, but listening won't.

Church should be an excuse for missing other things, not other things being an excuse for missing church!

Better to walk alone than walk with a crowd going the wrong direction.

If the devil, who is a thief, is attacking you, it is because you are carrying something of great value.

Having the fear of God will eliminate all other fears in your life.

In an ever changing world, cling to the unchanging Christ.

God comforts us so we will become comforters.

Prayer is an audience with King Jesus.

If we are to get America back on it's feet, the people must first get back on their knees in prayer.

Unless we admit there is a problem we will not be looking for a solution.

Some days you will be light to others, but some days you will need the light from others.

Truth is not what we want something to be, but what it actually is.

Don't fear tomorrow because God will be there.

Move away from negative thinking and you will improve your life.

We all want to rest in peace at death, but in Jesus we can rest in peace today.

Truth sounds like hate to those who hate truth.

Be a light, always do right!

Someone can know a hymn about Jesus, but what's important is knowing him.

Don't be to quick to judge until you hear both sides of a story.

Godly sorrow is hating the sin enough to turn from it!

Remember that if a fault is revealed, that's what God wants healed.

A curved smile is a good way to make things straight.

It's never right to do wrong and it's never wrong to do right. And the Bible tells us the difference.

Patience is the ability to wait with a good attitude.

Gun Control - No! - but Tongue Control - Yes!!

Peace rules the day when Christ rules the heart!

You may live your life without Christ, but you better not die without him!

Remember the time of personal responsibility, your word was your bond and that a man reaped what he sowed?

Give a man a fish and feed him for a day, but teach him to fish and he can feed himself for a lifetime.

It is said "life is short, so live it well", but also remember that one has an eternity beyond here, so be preparing for that as well!

We should stand for the flag and kneel at the cross.

Think on this: Some fish are for watching, some for cooking and some do the eating.

Father's need to give attention to their children, and children need to pay attention to their fathers.

Be kind, because kindness is fruitful and far reaching.

Failure is not an event, just a judgment about an event.

I'm a nobody, telling everybody about a somebody named Jesus, who can save anybody.

Take a lesson from a tree - stay grounded.

Work hard, be honest and kind.

Less sometimes gives you more.

God speaks to those who take time to listen, and God listens to those who take time to pray.

The tomb was opened not to let Jesus out, but to show he wasn't there!

Since every knee will bow to Jesus someday, it’s best to do it now!

In worshiping God we are reminded of the truth, that the world wants us to forget.

A proverb a day lights the way.

Life is not always fair: but God is always faithful.

Faithfulness is God's requirement: fruitfulness is His reward.

Faith does not just hope Jesus will save: it knows he will!

Your future rewards depend on how you respond to today's opportunities.

God is love, light, holy and truthful, and to reject him is to choose death.

Keep the faith, but not to yourself.

Faith knows God is working behind the scenes.

If you rearrange the letters in the word 'depression', you get 'I pressed on', which is good advise.

A good Pastor is not looking for income but looking for a good outcome.

You can't take ground from the enemy if he has ground in you.

Living for God is a worthy investment.

Life in the vine produces fruitful lives.

Perseverance is the difference between failure and success.

'Go' is two-thirds of God's name.

Jesus let's us know he is approachable and understanding by saying "I am meek and lowly of heart."

What the New Year brings us will depend a great deal on what we bring to the New Year.

Read your Bible to learn what people should do, but watch the news to see what they really do.

If the joyful giving spirit leaves with the dried up Christmas tree, then you have a serious leak!

'Good will toward men' is the spice in the Christmas season.

Perhaps the best Christmas decoration is being wreathed in smiles.

God shocked the world with a babe, not a bomb.

Jesus was God the Father's gift to mankind, but he must be received and confessed as the risen Lord.

Jesus was born on earth, so we can be born again.

Hell is getting out of date by today's thinking, but it's not out of business.

Prayer gives strength to the weak, faith to the fainthearted and courage to the fearful.

Satan hinders prayer, but prayer also hinders Satan.

Bending the knee in prayer helps us not to buckle under a load of cares.

A good sermon comforts the afflicted and afflicts the comfortable.

Life is a puzzle, and Jesus is that missing piece!

Don't give up on prayer and hope.

The American attitude should be one of gratitude for our abundant blessings.

If you want to feel more cheery, then try cheering someone else up.

I saw that! - God.

The struggles are real, but so is My God!

The donkey and elephant can't help, we need to turn back to the Lamb.

No is a Bible word and a complete sentence.

If you don't forgive and heal from your hurts, you'll bleed on the people around you.

Want peace? Think of all the beauty around you.

Christians should always be joyful about what God is doing and has done.

To make a judgement before hearing all the facts is very unwise.

Worry is today's mouse eating tomorrow's cheese.

It's not what happens that matters as much as how we take it.

Everyone who got where he is had to begin where he was.

God may deny out requests, but he will never disappoint our trust.

Our greatest strength is often our ability to stand still and just trust God.

God has a solution planned before we even knew we had a problem.

One way to guard against getting so busy you start missing church is to get busy at church.

Focusing on Christ puts everything else in perspective.

Christians should come out of the closet, everyone else is.

A worthy saying: Christians live to know Jesus and make him known.

The giver is the greatest recipient.

Homeland Security: Heaven is my home and God is my security.

God's purpose for today's event may not be seen until tomorrow.

Life's purpose is found in a person - Jesus Christ.

Maybe your problem is not your problem - it's your attitude.

Every church has problems, the question is how do they handle them.

You can swallow your pride - it contains no calories.

Pride can cause you to hide your sin or justify it.

Summer order: prayer to be well done not rare.

An opportunity of a lifetime must be seized within the lifetime of the opportunity.

We should walk in the light with God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, but don't forget the darkness from which we were delivered.

Love is only a word until there's someone before you to make it manifest.

A mind stretched by a new idea never returns to the original.

Worldly fun is different than good clean Christian fun.

God understands that hurting with hope still hurts.

God's work in us wasn't finished when we accepted Christ, it had just begun.

God not only forgives sin, but also breaks the bondage of sin.

A heart enlarged by caring has not yet killed anyone.

The dictionary even knows that faith comes before freedom.

Jesus said "Father, not my will, but thine be done" and we should say that too.

There must be a shortage of truth the way so many are stretching it these days.

Domestic harmony is the music we need in homes today.

Jesus surely rose from the dead, but is he alive in your heart?

Being unthankful leads to a darkened mind and heart.

Use self control to delay instant gratification of the flesh now, which could be pleasant, for a much better thing later.

We should love God and do what he wants, not love God and do just what we want.

When you steal a base in baseball, you look forward to the base you’re running to, not back to the base you left.

Don't say you love a thing, only say you like it, because a thing can't love you back.

Your worth to God is not diminished by someone else's low opinion of you.

Fasting is pushing away the plate - to draw Jesus near.

Remember who you are and whose you are!

If you want to taste of life daily, then read your Bible!

Fools won't change their minds and dead men can't.

To give your life to Christ now is to keep it forever.

God speaks to those who take time to listen.

Good manners are like the zero in math; not much value alone, but add value when added to everything else.

Receive the love of God. Give the love God. Repeat.

God made you absolutely unique, just like everyone else.

Exercise to have a conscience void of wrong, against man or God.

Christians are not saved by works, but are saved for works of faith.

Yesterday is the past, tomorrow is the future, so today is your chance to live for Jesus.

Jesus put his feet on earth, so we could put our feet in heaven.

Jesus can't become your peace and joy, until he becomes your focus.

A life without Christ has a hopeless end, but life with Christ is a life with endless hope!

When we find Christ, we soon discover that we were the ones who were lost.

Better to be thought of as a fool for Christ, than to live like an unbelieving fool!

Daylight savings time ends, so turn back your clocks one hour, but don’t turn your back on Jesus, the light of the world!

God's got me, I got God and we got this!

In the gospels the red letters tell what Jesus said, and the black letters tell what he did!

Be who God says you should be, because if you ain’t what he says, then you are what you ain’t suppose to be!

Change your attitude and you'll change your life.

The first thing we should put on each morning is a good attitude.

God still rules, his word still stands, and his plans are still being fulfilled.

God can bring showers of blessing out of storms of adversity.

Adversity can be prosperity to a man with a great attitude.

A struggle is usually temporary, but quitting is permanent.

A good apology has three parts:1 Start by saying “I was wrong” 2 Say how sorry you are for the hurt caused 3 Ask how can I make this right?

To receive from God you must believe God is, believe he is able and believe he will help you.

When you can admit you were wrong means you are wiser today than yesterday.

Three possible answers to prayer: yes, no or wait.

Lost time is never found again.

We celebrate Independence Day, but should always live in dependence on God.

First, God calls, then we seek and find God, then we learn and look at God, finally we look to God.

Jesus paid the price, but we get the change.

The proof of commitment is action, not just words.

The race is yours, but the glory is God's.

Wisdom comes from the journey, not the destination.

Knowledge speaks, and wisdom listens.

You did what you did and you got what you got.

If you do what you need to do now, then down the road, you will get to do what you want to to do when you want to do it.

Just denouncing evil is a far cry from doing good.

Strive to find out what the truth is, not which side is right.

The report might be that nothing can be done, but they just don't know my Jesus!

Faith does not deny the circumstances - it just refuses to be ruled by them.

More is accomplished by lifting hands in prayer than by wringing them.

When we start kneeling down, things start looking up.

Even through messes, God blesses.

Jesus is my rock and that's how I roll!

If one is mindful of an eternity, it is the cornerstone of his logic and reason.

Do not speak evil of the ruler of your people. -Acts 23:5

Silence may be golden but it may also be yellow.

When you fail count it a moment not a monument.

Those who never fail are those who never try.

Repentance not only accepts the wrong but returns to the right.

Prayer helps us see things as God sees them.

Reputation is built on what you have done not what you are going to do.

The man with an experience is never at the mercy of a man with only an opinion.

A Christians life should be a visual aid of how live for the Lord.

Don't be afraid of change. Be afraid of not changing!

You're only cooking up trouble when you stew about tomorrow.

The problem with a little sin is that it doesn't stay little.

Have you received and opened God's Christmas gift of Jesus Christ?

Love powerfully, live purposefully and leave the rest up to God.

Let Go and Let God!

Jesus sees through us and he sees us through.

Habits are either the best servants or worst of masters.

Choice is a great gift, but comes with the responsibly to choose wisely.

Choosing our president is a big deal, but choosing Jesus as Lord and spending eternity with Christ is a really really big deal!

The question is not only 'where do we stand' but also 'where are we headed?'

Believe your beliefs, doubt your doubts.

Indifference to evil is a great evil.

Light dispels the darkness.

Being still and waiting on God is doing something. Praying for the young should never become old. Nothing costs as much as caring, except not caring. Christian unity comes from unity with Jesus Christ. What if all you possessed today is only what you gave thanks for yesterday? The Lord can give us power immediately, but building character takes some time. God puts work into our lives, and he expects us to put life into our work. Not trying because of the fear of failing, holds one back from the joy of living! Failure is not the final judgement, just a judgement about one event. It is not a disgrace to fail, but it is a sin not to try your best. It is nobler to try something and fail, than to try nothing and succeed. Many quit before they even start. The extended forecast is Jesus Reigning forever. Mercy moves us and God's grace empowers us. If you want to leave footprints in the sands of time, wear work boots. Worry is wasting today's time to clutter up tomorrow's opportunities with yesterdays troubles. At the heart of worship is worship from the heart. Pay no attention to negative remarks about you, just live so no body will believe them. True repentance is sorrow for the deed, not for getting caught. Roses come with thorns and relationships come with hurts. Faithfulness is God's requirement: fruitfulness is his reward. Treat others faults as graciously as you do your own. There are no orphans in God's family. You can't erase your sins with an eraser, only the blood of Jesus can do that. The Lord never let's you out of his sight. Part of self control is mouth control. Nothing is really lost when we sacrifice our life for Jesus. Waiting on the Lord is doing something. Live your Christian life so powerfully that when you wake each morning the devil will say, "Oh No! They're up!" Jesus isn't my whole life, but he sure makes my life whole! Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th time. Pick your friends, but not to pieces. Give your all to Christ, he gave his all for you. When you aim at nothing, you hit it. God is so big He can cover the world with his love and so small He can curl up inside your heart. Life is a gift from God to be lived for God. A 'Yes" from God is all you really need. A key to failure is trying to please everyone but God. Jesus is an excellent guidance counselor. The worst prison is a closed heart. We judge the actions we see, but only God can see and judge the heart. God is the only know it all. Be a fountain, not a drain. If we put God's word in our hearts, the Holy Spirit can put the right words in our mouth. Witness for Jesus with your life, as well as your lips. Coming together is a beginning, keep together is progress, working together is success. To walk with God, we must talk with God. When we walk with God, we will be out of step with the world. When you see life in view of eternity, your values change. Your boundaries are your values. In Christ we are a victor not a victim. The difference between apathy and ignorance is "I don't care and I don't know!" No one raises his reputation by lowering others. Reputation is built on what you have done not what you are going to do. Jesus was born so we could be 'born again'. Life can be hard: It's even harder if you don't have faith. The 'Sun' and the 'Son of God' both give us light. The Christian family is like branches of a tree, growing in different directions, but having the same root. Keep looking to the 'Son', and your shadow will always be behind you. No one plans to fail, but some fail because they fail to plan. When we read the Bible, God speaks! To be spiritually fit, feed on God's word and exercise your faith. When we put our problems in God's hands, he then puts his peace in our hearts. The best place for God's word is in our heart. Grace: Getting what we don't deserve. Mercy: Not getting what we deserve. It's not how high we jump for joy that counts, but how straight we walk after coming down. We should be more concerned about being 'Biblically Correct' than being 'Politically Correct'. I smile because you are my Christian brother and I laugh because there is nothing you can do about it! Decay starts when growth stops! You have to do your own growing no matter how tall your grandfather was. To guide your children in the right path, make sure you go that way to. Jesus provides an oasis of grace in a desert of grief. Say 'thank you' often and you will rarely have to say 'forgive me'. Down in the mouth means it's time for a 'faith lift'. Discipline weighs an ounce, but regret weighs a ton. The goal of God's discipline is restoration, not condemnation. Putting forth effort now can lead to a lifetime of blessing. God tries our faith so that we can try His faithfulness. If you're concerned about global warming, then ask God who controls the thermostat. God's answer to our prayer is sometimes a 'It's a Go', sometimes a 'NO', sometimes a 'Go Slow' and sometimes 'Just Grow'. It's high time for prayers to be offered up for God's help. Good learners are good listeners. Blessed are they that listen for they shall learn. Jesus gives us life to enjoy things, not just things to enjoy life. God wants to be included in all your plans, consulted in all your decisions and honored in every area of your life. Your Christian testimony may be someone's future. Wisdom knows when to speak your mind and when to mind your speech. Wise people don't just admit wrongs, but strive to avoid a repeat performance. Never choose achievement over a good character. Once you get Revelation of God's will, then speak a Declaration to see the Manifestation. The Bible says there are 'Free Refills' of the Holy Spirit. God tells us to burden him with what burdens us. God formed us, sin deformed us, Christ transforms us. Anything less than God's will, will let you down. God chooses what we go through, we choose how to go through it. Sometimes we get what the flesh wants, but we won't like what it produces. If you are true to God you won't be false with others. If truth stands in your way, you are headed in the wrong direction. Character is not something we have, our character is who we are. We are in Revival when: The sleeping Christians wake up, the lukewarm fire up, the dishonest confess up, the rebellious give up, the discouraged cheer up, the depressed look up, the oppressed are freed up, the estranged people make up, the gossipers shut up, the soldiers of Christ stand up, God’s Word is held up, the worshipers hands are lifted up, the prayers are going up, the righteous are speaking up and Jesus is radically loved! While you have vision for a better future, don't forget to be thankful for today's many blessings. In revival all true soldiers of Christ will stand up for truth! Until you have a vision of tomorrow, you will always live in yesterday's struggles. God knows the end from the beginning, so we can trust him for everything in between. Leaning on God is like learning to float. Life is short, pray hard! You can't give away kindness, it keeps coming back. As long as there are tests, there WILL BE prayer in schools! When temptation knocks, let Jesus answer to door. Some Christians are CEO's, which means going to church on Christmas and Easter Only. Never stretch the truth, it may snap back and hit you. Feeding on God's Word will keep you from swallowing a lie! One thing you can give and still keep is your word. There comes a time when silence is betrayal! Nails could not have kept Jesus on the cross if his love for us had not held him there. Jesus paid the price we could never pay to give us a life we did not deserve. Jesus died to save us and he lives to keep us. Christ paid a price he did not owe to satisfy our debt that we could not pay. Hate is like a boomerang that misses the target and comes back and hits you in the head. The rewards of witnessing about Jesus are well worth the risks. Let Sunday be your strong day, so the rest of the days won't be your 'weak' days. By knowledge you can make a living, but it's by wisdom that you make a life! Let your light shine, because light will dispel darkness. Before you score you must have a goal. All Churches will experience trouble, but it's how they handle that trouble that concerns God most. The seeds of wrongdoing may be sown in secret, but the crop cannot be concealed. Do the math: sin adds to your troubles, subtracts from your peace, multiplies your sorrows and divides you from God. Christ's cleansing power can remove the most stubborn stains of sin. Believe in a God who works miracles, and believe in his son Jesus to experience one. Children are a living message we sent to a time we will not see. We die if we live only for self; we live if we will die to self. Life is like a coin that you can spend any way you want, but you can only spend it once. Be a fountain, not a drain. Consider the postage stamp - its value lies in sticking to one thing until it gets there. The Church of Jesus Christ is an organization that hasn't changed it's leadership for 2000 years! The Kingdom of God will never have a power shortage. Prayer should be our first response, not our last resort. When we lose respect for God, others and ourselves, we sink to the lowest forms of depravity. A pint of example is worth a gallon of advice. You don't need to see the way if you follow Jesus who is the Way. For a Christ like walk, keep in step with Jesus. Politeness should never be interpreted as weakness. In Christ we are a victor, not a victim. Spiritual correction is not spiritual rejection. Change is mandatory, stress is manageable, but misery is optional. Actions speak louder than bumper stickers. God feeds the birds, but he doesn't throw food into their nest. Hospitality is evangelism's greatest tool. In a changing world, we can count on God's unchanging word. A life lived fully for God will leave a lasting legacy. Live the gospel, and others will listen. Mankind has a sin problem, but the answer to the problem lies in God's wisdom, which is Jesus Christ. Jesus was born on earth, so we can be born again. The Bible is to a thirsty soul, what water is in a barren land. God is in small things, as well as great. In troubled times, remember God's promises and give him praise. To be saved by Jesus today, also means having a safe forever. When you open your Bible, ask the Author to open your heart. Outward beauty may fade, but a beautiful heart is eternal. Jesus can turn your wounds into wisdom. Pain is not evil unless it conquers us. Citizenship by Birth - Christian by Choice. Faith doesn't always make it easy, but it does make it possible. Sometimes God's answer comes as a promise from his word. One way our love for God becomes evident is in hating what he hates. Living in regret can become the greatest regret. It is better to bite your tongue, than make a biting remark. Love and worship the Creator, not just what he created. We don't need more to be thankful for, we just need to be more thankful. To recharge your spiritual battery, plug into the Source! God's word needs no additions or subtractions. Peace rules when Christ rules the heart. A simple prayer is powerful if it is believed when spoken. To most Christians it's not a choice of doing good or evil, but one of doing good or nothing at all. Now is a good time to obey 1 Timothy 2:1-2, which says to pray for those in leadership, so we can live in peace! We are all on a journey and it pleases the Lord when we help each other along. The joy of living comes from a heart of thanksgiving. A heartfelt prayer by a righteous person, on their knees before God, will be heard. We all don't play the same instrument in God's symphony, but we should all play in harmony. The words 'Please and Thank You' should be used often, and a 'Praise the Lord!' wouldn't hurt either. I like what I'm doing in Jesus much more than what I wasn't doing! The Called call on Jesus name and Jesus keeps them! God is good ALL THE TIME -- All the time, GOD IS GOOD! Promote Christianity to produce people who are God fearing, thankful, responsible, kind, honest, hard working, loyal, tax payers and respectful of authorities. Jesus wants everyday people to pray for each other and glorify God. People don't need a superstar preacher, just the Bible's truth that sets them free. By inviting Jesus into your situation your disastrous can be turned into the miraculous. We have nothing to fear if we stay close to the Rock of Ages. When we reach out our hand to help each other, God is pleased and will reach out his hand to help us. Life's biggest decision is what you do with Jesus. The good news of Jesus is to good to keep to ourselves. Learn of Jesus and learn the art of real life! Either the Bible will keep you away from sin, or sin will keep you away from the Bible! Get off of facebook and into God's book. Maybe if we'd be quite, we'd hear God speak! We all drip of something, let it be wisdom! Don't let evil get the best of you, get the best of evil by doing good! Your faith should be lived out in every aspect of your life, not just by going to church! Jesus first makes you usable, before he uses you in the kingdom. Put your faith in charge, not your fears! Savor life and slow down. Picasso used a canvas, but God uses a heart. Faith sees what the natural eyes can't. Christians are not trying to be better than everyone else, just , for Jesus sake, to be personally better than they were yesterday. Pray only on days that end with a 'y'. Define your Christian life 'by what you believe', not 'by what you don't believe'. Live your Christian life before men, but live it for God. Stop just counting the days and start to make each day count for Jesus. The will of God will not take you where the grace of God cannot keep you. Live so that when children think of a Christian, they think of you. Failing is really success if you've learned something. Don't ask the Lord to guide your footsteps, unless you are willing to move your feet. All Christians are organ donors, because they gave their heart to Jesus! Give all your troubles to God, he's awake all night anyway! Heaven is real, don't miss it for the world! Too blessed to be depressed! Brush up on your Bible to avoid truth decay. To a dark world just 'a flicker' is the brightest light around. Faith proclaims, "There isn't a horse that can't be ridden!", but Wisdom cautions, "And there's not a rider who can't be thrown!" You earn a PHD, when your 'Prayer is Held Daily'. Whoever is praying for snow, please stop! If you're on the 'Road to Hell', when you come to 'Jesus Way' be sure to make the right turn! Watch your tongue because it is wet and slips easily. You give God the credit, so why not give him some cash. Don't read the Bible like you might read a software license agreement, which is by scrolling to the end and clicking 'I agree'. In your patience you possess your soul! Thanksgiving waters your seeds of prayer. Growing old is inevitable, but growing up is optional! Rejoicing in the Lord is like spiritual jogging! To the Child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home everyday. A great leader in the Kingdom of God must be a great servant. We must think to believe and believers must think! Jesus was born, so we can be 'born-again'. Fear is focusing on the 'What If's". Pray to be not only blessed but to be a blessing! Believers take heart, the Bible says God's angels outnumber the Devil's demons by two to one, so more be for us than against us! Praying is not the 'spare tire' we put on in time of trouble, but it is the 'steering wheel' that directs us on the right path of life's journey. We should 'talk to God' in prayer and then 'walk with God' in our daily life. God honors faith because faith honors God! Contentment is not getting what we want, but being satisfied with what we have. When we honor God with our first fruits, God blesses the rest! Great thinkers enjoy 'a good think'! Don't forsake your kids for a substance, forsake the substance for your kids! God is in control because he is always in the know. The Entitlement Mindset says, "You must supply my needs, so I can supply my wants." To give up is different than letting go. To live by God's Word is not legalism, it is 'love' of life and truth. Jesus paid our debt that we couldn't pay, but it was a debt that he didn't owe. When going about your daily business be willing to be interrupted by a ministry opportunity. Through faith in Christ, we receive God's pardon and escape sin's penalty. Obedience is better than sacrifice. A dead end is valuable if God teaches you a lesson while there. Jesus never said that following him would be easy, but he did say it would be worth it! What God reveals he wants to heal! The greater the vindication of your call in Christ, the greater will be your struggle in fulfilling that call! Christ sends us out to bring others in. Be as patient with others as God has been with you. We reap what we sow and according to how much we sow. If you know God's will don't put it off, because today will become yesterday tomorrow. When you open your Bible, ask the Author to open up your understanding. Heaven to the Christian is spelled H-O-M-E. Jesus, like his father God, doesn't lie, but always tells us the truth. Our needs never exhaust God's supply. The best kind of friend is a praying friend. Better to go through the storm with Jesus, than to have smooth sailing without him! Hug your children today, so they'll learn to hug their children someday. Parents need to 'give attention' to their children and children need to 'pay attention' to their parents. Live as if Christ died yesterday and is coming back today! God's Word is a compass to keep us on course. God's warnings are to protect us not punish us! God's assignments come with His enablment. It is better to bite your tongue than say a biting remark! Creation's design points to the Creator! To call Jesus Lord is to do what he wants, when he wants and where he wants! God's love does not keep us from trials, but sees us through them. We are like sponges that absorb things, and when we are squeezed what is in us comes out! A Mother is a multitasker with only one task in mind, to love those God has given her! A Mother's hug is the greatest motivator in the world! Give till it hurts doesn't mean much if you have a low tolerance to pain! A beautiful rainbow only appears after a rain. Your joy can cause you to smile and your smile can bring joy to another. Dead things can only flow with the current, but it's only the living that can go against it. Religious freedom is suppose to mean freedom to discuss religion, but the present marketplace reality is to not mention it at all. The reward of your faith is to see what you believed for. Prayers are like a connect the dots picture, with each prayer bringing you closer to seeing a manifestation of your prayer focus. Faith is like taking the first step without seeing the whole staircase. You often face your greatest opposition just before your miracle. The church always seems behind the times, only because it will ignore the present passing fad and hold to God's unchanging Bible truths. Wholeness involves recognizing our failures, as well has counting our successes. Jesus died between two thieves, with one dying in his sin, one dying to his sin and Jesus dying for their sin. Many are serving in the Lord's army as secret service agents. If the Lord leaves you as you are and where you are, then from what did he save you? Some minds are like concrete, thoroughly mixed up and permanently set. Admit it -quit it- and forget it! The Holy Spirit is the gift that keeps on giving! There is much rewarding work to do in the Kingdom of God, but most of it isn't fun! If it's not true, not good, and of no benefit, why tell me? Faith sees the opportunity in every difficulty. Sin will take you farther then you want to go, will keep you longer then you want to stay and will cost you more then you want to pay. "Is the right question, "Where is the God of Elijah today?" or "Where are the Elijah's today?" The more things change, the more we need to depend on God, who doesn't change. It is the riches 'within', not the riches 'we possess', that makes for a happy life. 'Stressed' spelled backwards is 'desserts'. Faith is not believing that God can, but that God will! Don't be upset if someone challenges you, because that means they are listening. Building for the long term means you will face criticisms during the short term. We can't control what people say, but we can control how we respond. Remember the world needs Jesus, even if some don't want him. Don't worry about tomorrow, you did that yesterday! Give the Devil an 'inch' and he'll soon be the 'ruler'. Tithe if you love Jesus, anyone can honk. God answers Knee Mail. Feed your faith and your doubts will starve to death. Everyone wants to harvest, but few want to plow. I'm too blessed to be depressed. The Bible is user friendly, and there's tech support at church every Sunday. Don't let Bitterness Acidize our soul. The wind of the Spirit is always blowing, but we have to put up the sail. It's not how many days we live that counts, but rather, how we lived those days. You must maintain Christ's peace within, in order to bring peace to others. Before you tear down a fence, first think about why it was built in the first place. God did not intend for life to be a Do-It-Yourself Project. ASAP really means to "Always Say A Prayer'. Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit, but wisdom is knowing 'not' to put it in fruit salad! You don't need a parachute to skydive, but you will need one to skydive twice. You can't upload love or 'Google' all life's answers, so stay connected to the true power source, which is God! A good sermon will have a good beginning and a good ending and scriptural truth in between. We need the love of Jesus, because life is difficult, people are difficult and we ourselves are difficult! You'll never get over that sin, until you get under Jesus! God designed government to restrain evil, but only he can make a man righteous. In case of rapture you can have my Bible. Jesus was the blood donor that saved my life! Are you in God's 'Faithbook'? Good ideas and goals left unexpressed mean little. Habits are like a braided rope, each strand woven in makes it harder to break. God wants us to explore not exploit, enjoy not worship, the earth. Triumph is 'try' with some added 'umph'! God can fix a broken heart, but he needs all the pieces. Christians should be moved by conviction, not convenience. Failure just makes one wiser and is not a reason to quit! Walking the 'Strait and Narrow Way' is limiting to the flesh, but liberating to the spirit! Your talent is God's gift to you, but how you use your talent for good is your gift to God. Your mannerisms must match your message to be effective. The Scriptures are just filled with 'apps' to apply to the interface of your life! It's good to remind yourself that God, not you, is manager of the universe! Your repetitions become your reputation! Faith and fear can not live in the same house, one must leave! We can't control the wind, but we can adjust the sails. Some days there might not be a song in your heart, but sing anyway! Always remember where you came from, but also keep sight of where you are going. ***PREVIOUS SAYINGS: God does not believe in atheists, therefore atheists do not exist! Life is like a puzzle and Jesus is that missing 'Peace'. A policeman's power is his gun, but his authority is his badge! Before one wields a sword, first he must learn to use his head. Giving someone a word from the Lord, an extended hand, or a kind deed , can lead to an awesome work of the Lord! Even small things, done in love, can change someone's world. We can lose with a winning attitude, or win with a losing attitude. In Jesus, my past sins are forgiven, my present has purpose and my future is secure! If not by you, then how? And if not now, then when? A real Christian is one who can give his pet parrot to the town gossip! Christianity is having a proper biblical attitude toward God, authority, others, pleasure, work and life in general! Prayer is speaking the truth to 'the Truth'. How wonderful is getting the scriptural truth you need, just when you need it! God is not mocked, sin still has negative consequences! Don't magnify your problem, magnify your God. Put God's Word in your heart now, when you might not need it, so it will be there when you do. If merit, not faith, determined who would be in heaven, then your dog would be let in and you would stay out. Maybe people tend to read their Bible more toward the end of their life because they are cramming for the final exam! Life has many choices but eternity offers only two, and by choosing Jesus you eliminate one of those! Worry is interest paid on trouble, before it's time. Be glad that God is your judge, because he is the only one who has an inside view of your heart. Don't tell God how great your problem is, instead tell your problem how great your God is! The good thing about attitude is that it's yours, and you can change it! If the Devil can keep you away from the Bible, prayer and church, he can deceive you! Put your faith, not your fear, in charge! Faith doesn't wait for the ship to come in, it rows out to meet it! Having a long range goal helps you not to be frustrated by a short term failure. Letting go is not the same as giving up! The Bible is always relevant, because it tells us what Jesus taught and instructs us how to live righteously. Slipping away from God happens one day at a time, and so does preventing it! Many say they know Jesus, but the real question is, does Jesus know you! A disbelief in God does not result in a belief in nothing; disbelief in God usually results in a belief in anything. Like learning to ride a bike, praying in the spirit is something you only learn by doing. Hearing a person pray will reveal their spiritual depth. True prayer is measured by heartfelt belief, not by length. A deep groaning from the spirit might be the deepest intercessory prayer you'll ever make! To repent is to alter one's way of looking at life; it is to take God's point of view instead of one's own. Reading God's word is good, but it's reading and believing that puts it in your heart! God's laws are fences that keep evil out, not barriers to our happiness. A failure is just one brick in the foundation of success. Success is failure turned inside out. Finding balance in life is not something you do on a balance sheet. Things might not look perfect, but it just might be the perfect time for you to move forward. Having less doesn't mean you are less. You can't embrace the future while hugging the past. You don't have to be the greatest to be of great value to the Lord. Have faith and keep trying, because it's often the last key on the ring that opens the door. Removing a mountain begins with the first stone. Courage is saying "I'll try again tomorrow." You will lose at times, but never lose that will to try again. Prayer combined with love is a mighty force for change. Worry is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do but gets you nowhere. Men might tell you what you want to hear, but God will tell you the truth you need to hear. The new meaning of 'tolerance' is really 'not tolerating' anyone who dares to disagree with you! I don't know what tomorrow holds, but I know who holds tomorrow. To make a difference in this world, let Jesus make a difference in you! Rich or poor, boss or employee, everyone needs Jesus! Fences make good neighbors and good neighbors don't cross the fence without permission. God has no grandchildren, only children! Living as a child of God helps one act like an adult. Mercy is not receiving deserved punishment, but grace is receiving help when you are helpless. Christianity is not about rules but about a relationship with Jesus. Christianity is not about fear but about faith in God! God is not mocked, sin still has negative consequences. Don't make your belly God, eat to live not live to eat! To the world you might be one person, but to one person you might be the world. If you need directions ask God, because he is best GPS available. You might feel lost, but God knows exactly where your are! Soul food is served at God's house on Sunday and Jesus will also deliver! Don't lose hope, God's arm is not to short to reach where you are. Worrying for one day robs you of 1440 minutes of peace! It takes courage to start, but determination and commitment to keep going! Never pridefully say "I'd never", but instead say "by God's grace I'll never" do this or that. Salvation is free, but it's not cheap! To be poor in spirit means to always need God's help! Christianity is a relationship with Jesus, which in turn gives life! Remember to use things and love people, not to love things and use people! What makes life meaningful are relationships, especially the one with Jesus. Lord, it matters what you do for me, but what 'I do in you' is what means the most! Man wants to clean up the outside first, but God starts from the inside and works out! It's true that man looks on the outside and God the heart, so be wise, pray and clean up for a job interview! A wise man is a fisher of men and uses many different baits. Self-control never speaks out of anger, acts out of fear, or chooses out of impatience. July 4th is Independence Day, but we should always live IN DEPENDENCE ON GOD. Let Jesus turn your mess into a message! Don't give up - Jesus can turn your trial into a triumph! Jesus is the sweetest name I know! Jesus has the power to help, just ask! Remember when we are going through bad times, it is a purposeful season and it will pass. Guard your friendships, because they have taken years to build, but can take only minutes to destroy. A Car's windshield is larger than the rear view mirror, just like the present is more important than the past! Losing your eyesight is not the same as losing your spiritual vision! Worrying does not take away tomorrows troubles, it takes away today's peace. Christians, remember that sometimes, when you are being blessed, it's because someone is praying for you! Life is a series seasons, so if you're in a good one 'enjoy', or if in a bad one 'endure'. Be like a Palm Tree, bend but don't break! Sin might give you what you want, but you won't like what you get! When I turned 21 years of age, it was amazing how smart my father became! A man can father a child, but it takes a man with character to be a Daddy. A man is rich when his children jump into his arms, even when they are empty. It wasn't until I was a father that I realized how much my father had sacrificed for me. Our Fathers, heavenly and earthly, are our sources of life. Humble people know who they are and who they aren't in God. Humility thinks less about self, but does not think of ones self as less. Prideful and people with low self esteem share one thing, both are focused on self. Selfish people never serve, they just want to be served! I'm not judging you, I'm just telling you that certain actions have 'already been' judged! Some think Christians are judgmental, when in fact they are only concerned! Take a vacation, but never from righteousness! Your natural talents are in your human DNA, but your spiritual gifts are in your 'Born Again of Spirit' DNA! Search the scriptures, because if it ain't writ it ain't! Jesus paid for 'My Space' in heaven! Some people, like Angels, leave a hint of heaven wherever they go! Prayer is the world's greatest wireless connection! Work for the Lord, because the retirement benefits are out of this world! When God has your heart, he has you! People who are to afraid to try will always discourage you from trying. When you forgive you in no way change the past, but you sure do change the future! One day your life will be shown, so make sure that Christ's sacrifice covers the sins! Follow your heart, but take your brain with you! Stop saying "I wish" and start saying "I will". You can't fix your problems with the same thinking that created them! God created 'Adam and Eve', not 'Adam and Steve'! Letting go is very different than giving up. Don't let your past kidnap your future. Forgiveness is not forgetting, but choosing to let the offense go and refusing to picking it up again! Prayer creates a path where there is none and turns your stumbling blocks into building blocks! Losing money is not the same as being lost and being broke is not the same as being broken! 'Please' and 'thank you' are words that bring wonderful results and should be used often. Your checkbook, most often, reveals where your heart is. A balanced Christian diet isn't a TV remote in each hand. Having less doesn't mean you are less! To be born of human parents is natural, but to be 'born again of the Spirit' is supernatural. You keep giving and God will take care of you getting! The way to trouble God is not by coming to him too often, but by not coming to him at all! So, how's that doing it your way working for you? If you died today, do you know if you'd go to heaven? To be almost saved is to be totally lost. Choosing not to make a decision for Christ today is a decision. If God is your co-pilot then switch seats! God wants full custody not just weekend visits. Without Jesus there will be hell to pay. When you throw mud at someone else, you lose ground. Today is a gift from God that is why it's called the present. If your faith doesn't change your behavior it won't change your destiny. Don't regret getting older, it is a privilege denied many. If your spouses spiritual life depended entirely on your prayers for them, how would they be doing? Live everyday for Jesus and the years will take care of themselves. You have a new friend request from Jesus! Give God what's required not what's left over. Dust on your Bible could lead to dirt in your life. Get off of facebook and into God's book! Get right or get left! God is like Tide he gets out what others leave behind! Jesus is your 'Get out of Jail Free' card! God is also making a list and checking it twice!! Is the road you are on going to heaven? Easter is more than just something to 'dye' for! Jesus is our lifeguard and he can walk on the water! Sin knocks a hole in your bucket of joy! Be an organ donor, give your heart to Jesus! Pack light, so when the Lord calls you can move quickly! 'There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but he must do it because Conscience tells him it is right.' 'Forgiveness is the RESET BUTTON when a relationship has been short circuited. ' You're not so bad that you can't come to Jesus and not so good that you don't need to! There is no measurement for darkness, just a measurement for how much light exists. If you can read this, thank God!! While driving, honk if you love Jesus or text if you want to meet him. When God measures a man, he puts the tape around the heart, not around the mind. How is it that when we pray we are speaking to God, but if God speaks to us we are schizophrenic? The forecast is God reigning and the Son shining! Be yourself, everyone else is taken! Prayer is connecting with the Lord, with no roaming fees! Sin will take you farther than you want to go, and keep you there longer than you want to stay. Life without God is like an unsharpened pencil, it has no point 'To get to Friday we have to walk through Monday, so let everyday be a day to shine for Jesus' Christians will divide if we look only at what we know, but we will unite if we look at who we know! Live so as to be missed when dead. What really counts in life is the dash between date born - date died on the tombstone! I don't care how much you know, until you show me how much you care. Many Christians have stopped being fishers of men and are now only keepers of the aquarium. The biggest room of all is the room for improvement! "All it takes to make a preacher is a sermon - but it takes an altar to make a man of God." "Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go." "The one thing we learn from history is that we don't learn from history." Every Minister ought to know that if the prayer meetings are neglected, all his labors are in vain. If the hypocrite is between you and God, he is closer to God than you! If you want to make God smile tell him you have plans! The greedy hate to spend money, the prudent love to save it! Little is much when God is in it!!! 'One stands tallest when they stoop to help a child! Faith that is destroyed by suffering is not faith! Jesus is the Prince of Peace and living by God's principles bring peace. "What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us - Jesus." The only real control we have is self control. Hugs are good gifts because one size fits all and they are exchangeable. The greater the difficulty, the more glory surrounding it. A skillful pilot gains his reputation by flying through storms. Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines. A gem cannot be polished without fiction, nor a man perfected without trials. Work like everything depends on you, but pray like everything depends on the Lord. Money is a great tool, but a cruel master! July 4th is Indendence Day, but we should always live IN DEPENDENCE ON GOD! We all judge actions, but only God can judge the true motives of the heart. No nation can rise higher than the character of its people. The Big Bang theory of creation is really just a Big Dud! You don't stop laughing when you get old, you get old when you stop laughing! Some people are consistent at always being late! Don't postpone reading the handwriting on the wall, until your back is against it. Every Christian occupies some kind of a pulpit and preaches some kind of a sermon every day. No person is so poor that he can not give a compliment. If popular songs indicate national character, we're in bad shape. Life is like a mirror, we get the best results when we smile. A prayerless soul is a Christless soul. The only right a Christian has is the right to give up his rights. No man is conquered until his heart is conquered. If we make our own inability a stumbling block or an excuse not to be obedient, it means that we are telling God that his grace is not sufficient. You might not be interested in politics, but be sure that politics is interested in you! I will not let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet! Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a good 'Thank you Jesus.' “Church Sundays are better than Baskin-Robbins.” "People are like tea bags-you have to put them in hot water before you know how strong they are." "God so loved the world that He did not send a committee." "Come in and pray today. Beat the Christmas rush!" "When down in the mouth, remember Jonah came out all right." "Fight truth decay-study the Bible daily." "How will you spend eternity-Smoking or Non-smoking?" "Dusty Bibles lead to Dirty Lives" "It is unlikely there'll be a reduction in the wages of sin." "Do not wait for the hearse to take you to church." "If you're headed in the wrong direction, God allows U-turns." "Looking at the way some people live, they ought to obtain eternal fire insurance soon." "This is a ch_ _ ch. What is missing?" "Forbidden fruit creates many jams." "In the dark? Follow the Son." Mountain top experiences are great, but things grow in the valley. Live simply, love much and expect little. Work the Word and the Word will Work for You. A smile is curved line which sets a lot of things straight. The most common investment problem seems to be the lack of money. A cynic smells flowers and looks for a coffin. Do you think more of tolerance than truth? The way out of trouble is never as easy as the way in. If you can't be a runner-up, don't be a runner -down. Is the problem unanswered prayer or unoffered prayer? When God is not the center of our lives, we are off balance. Being different is not the same as making a difference. The best angle to approach any problem is the try-angle. Following Jesus cost more than anything -except not following him. The best excercise for a better relationship is to bend over backwards. True charity doesn't care if it is tax deductable or not. None of us is entitled to a moral furlough. If you are born once, you shall die twice, but if you are born twice, you die only once. Prepare and prevent instead of repair and repent. The self-sufficient do not pray; the self-satisfied will not pray; the self-righteous cannot pray. No man is greater than his prayer life. Lord, please walk next to me and put your hand on my mouth! Gratitude is a God honoring attitude. Faith makes it possible, not necessarily easy. When your back is against the wall, remember his was against the cross! Life is a test, an open Bible test! Sin is expensive, who's paying for yours! The human spirit fails, unless the Holy Spirit fills! Faith does not grow in a house of certainty. Jesus taught that we could have life "before" death. Jesus gives us fulfillment by giving us someone to love, something to do and something to hope for. True happiness is not attained through self-gratification, but through fidelity to a worthy purpose. What the New Year brings us will depend a great deal on what we bring to the New Year. A New Year's resolution is something that comes in one year and out the other. Some preachers should put more fire in their sermons, and some sermons in the fire. The word 'Bible' could mean 'Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth'. If you want the knowledge of God's kingdom to spread, then start spreading it yourself. Humility is so shy, that if you begin talking about it, it disappears. "The Bible is called the Holy Bible because it has a holy author, and aims at a holy purpose, which is the production of holiness in its readers." It seems that the Supreme court has handed down the eleventh commandment, "Thou shall not read, in any classroom, the first ten!" Straight living can't come out of crooked thinking! Even if we can't have all we want, we ought to be thankful God doesn't give us the penalty of all our sin! You have to give most American parents credit, they know how to obey their children! Delayed obedience is brother to disobedience. Becoming overweight doesn't happen overnight, it just snacks up on you! God's word does not change, but feelings do! A foolish opinion shared by thousands is still a foolish opinion! The time to teach obedience to authority is in the playpen, not in the Sate Pen! Christ was a person who knew more than his earthly parents, but still he obeyed them! I'm not looking for the undertaker, but looking for the upper taker! Worrying doesn't empty tomorrow of it's sorrow, it empties today of it's strength! No man will be condemned for not changing his own heart, but that he did not ask God to change it for him! We live in desperate times, yet the church is not yet desperate in prayer! It is wonderful what God can do with a broken heart, if he gets all the pieces. Mary and Joseph lost Jesus at church, and they aren't the only ones to lose him there. Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes destiny. God looks at how many we serve, not how many servants we have! Some are more focused on attainment, rather than Christ's atonement! Homes are really nothing more than the people who live there! Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway! The Bible is one of the worlds oldest books and the author is still living! It is better to forgive and forget, than to hate and remember. The heart that is happiest is the one that beats for others. The darkest ignorance is a man's ignorance of God. Prevent 'Sin burn' by using 'Son Screen'. Generosity will leave a more pleasant memory than stinginess. A little lie is like a pregnancy, it doesn't take long before everyone knows. Happiness is in the heart, not in the circumstances. Conviction is a belief that you hold or that holds you. Few burdens are heavy when everyone lifts. I don't question your existence - God! American needs a 'Faith Lift'. Lord, please help me be the person my dog thinks I am. Dear God, I have a problem, it's Me. There is no key to happiness, because the door is always open. Silence is often misinterpreted but never misquoted. Do the math .. count your blessings. Faith is the ability to not panic. If you worry, you didn't pray and if you pray, don't worry. As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home everyday. Blessed are the flexible for they shall not be bent out of shape. The most important things in your house are the people. When we get tangled up in our problems, be still, so God can untangle the knot. A grudge is a heavy thing to carry. He who dies with the most toys is still dead. Have a great day because 'The SON' is shining and HE can certainly use you! The Lord didn't say the Christian life would be easy, just that it would be worth it! The more a man bows his knee before God, the straighter he stands before men. People are funny; they want the front of the bus, the middle of the road, and the back of the church. Opportunity may knock once, but temptation bangs on your front door forever. Quit griping about your church; if it was perfect, you couldn't belong. If the church wants a better pastor, it only needs to pray for the one it has. God Himself does not propose to judge a man until he is dead. So why should we? Some minds are like concrete thoroughly mixed up and permanently set. Peace starts with a smile. I don't know why some people change churches; what difference does it make which one you stay home from? A lot of church members who are singing 'Standing on the Promises' <="" p=""> We were called to be witnesses, not lawyers or judges. Coincidence is when God chooses to remain anonymous. Don't put a question mark where God put a period. Don't wait for 6 strong men to take you to church. Forbidden fruits create many jams. God grades on the cross, not the curve. God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage. He who angers you, controls you! If God is your Co-pilot - swap seats! Prayer: Don't give God instructions -- just report for duty! The task ahead of us is never as great as the Power behind us. The Will of God never takes you to where the Grace of God will not protect you. We don't change the message, the message changes us. You can tell how big a person is by what it takes to discourage him. The best mathematical equation I have ever seen: 1 cross + 3 nails = 4 given. Good morals will keep you out of jail, but it takes the blood of Jesus to keep you out of hell. Coins are made of metal, because change is hard. Do not wait for the hearse to take you to church. If you're headed in the wrong direction, God allows U-turns. If you don't like the way you were born, try being born again. Looking at the way some people live, they ought to obtain eternal fire insurance soon. Before you remove a fence, always tarry long enough to think about why it was built in the first place. There is only one angle at which to stand straight, but infinite angles by which you can be crooked. Never turn out the light at night, unless at sometime that day you have turned on the light of God's Word. You could be a believer for 10 years, but only have the spiritual maturity of a one year old. There is freedom in submission, but bondage in rebellion. True freedom is the ability to say 'no' to sin and 'yes' to righteousness. A vaccination shot now may hurt, but it can protect from great pain later. Some people pray just to pray and some people pray to know God. Exercise daily, walk with God. Words that can make life sweeter are 'please' and 'thank you', use them often. Giving is intentional, it never happens by accident. Dogs don't bark at parked cars. To make a difference in the world, let Jesus make a difference in you. To move up in life, you must stay on the level! Either the Bible will keep you away from sin, or sin will keep you away from the Bible! Do you wake up in the morning and say, "Good morning, Lord," or "Good Lord, it's morning."? Jesus had to rise from the dead, we only have to get out of bed! The cross is the only ladder high enough to reach heaven! If someone is all wrapped up in themselves, it makes for a very small package. Admitting you were wrong is only saying you are wiser today than yesterday. Whether we like it or not, asking is the rule of the Kingdom. People who fight fire with fire usually end up with ashes! Grevious words stir up anger, but a soft answer turns away wrath! The decisions you have made in the past have helped determine your present situation. Choose wisely today for it will shape your tomorrow! Attitude is the aroma of the heart. God does not call the equipped, he equips the called! Faith is not believing God can, but that he will! The problem of running in the 'rat race' is that at the end you're still a rat! Do good because you love, not to be loved! The heart of the human problem is the human heart! God is in the business of behavioral modification! Love your enemy, it will confuse them! What temptation offers, it takes back exponentially! Even if someone is always bad, you can learn from them consistency! If absence makes the heart grow fonder, then a lot of folks must really love the church. If you feel like a 'ZERO', stand with the 'ONE' God and you become a 'TEN'! Your hunger for things of God is a measure of your spiritual health! You can't fake it, you must faith it! The act of prayer isn't in itself the answer, but it brings the answer! God said it, I believe it, so that settles it! Compassion is difficult to give away, because it keeps coming back! A lot of kneeling keeps you in good standing! I'm pretty sure God prefers people bearing spiritual fruits, not a bunch of spiritual nuts. Be ye fishers of men: you catch them and He'll clean them! Jesus: Don't leave earth without him! What part of 'thou shalt not' don't you understand? God give me patience, and give it to me now! God doesn't want a share of your life, he wants the controling interest! Read and study the scriptures, there will be a test! Faith often shines brightest when life seems the darkest. Living without faith is like driving in the fog. Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God. A selfish Christian is a contradiction! If you don't burn with love, others will die from the cold. The real you is the way you act when you're not aware anyone is watching you. Leave for church early to get a back seat. No Jesus -No Peace Know Jesus -Know Peace God's Plan of Salvation: Accept and live for Christ TODAY! The Devil's Plan of Salvation: Accept and live for Christ TOMORROW! On thing I can can give and still keep is 'my word'. The best vitamin for making friends is B-1. The 10 commandments are not multiple choice. The heaviest thing to carry is a grudge. Keep your words soft and sweet in case you have to eat them. One thing a you can't recycle is wasted time. Go ahead and swallow your pride, it's not fattening! If our hands are already full of ourselves, then God can't fill them. Many would be scantily clad if clothed with humility. The way to break a habit is to drop it! An atheist can't find God for the same reason a thief can't find a policeman. Religion is living up to a standard, whereas Christianity is living out a relationship. One never stumbles when they stay on their knees. A Bible falling apart from use, shows the owner is someone whose life isn't. Accept Jesus as Savior and boycott hell! Some Christians are like wheelbarrows, they have to be pushed. U do 2 others what U want others 2 do 2 U. To avoid getting burnt, look to the 'Son'!! The rapture is the separation of church and state. If you can't make a leap of faith, at least hop!! Accept Jesus as your savior now and insure your eternity in the non-smoking section!! Never give the devil a ride because he always wants to drive! Don't give up, remember that Moses was once a basket case. Walmart isn't the only saving place in town. A smile is the simplest way to improve your looks! If the hypocrite is between you and God, then he is closer to God than you. Some people are kind, polite, and sweet-spirited - until you try to sit in their pews. Many folks want to serve God, but only as advisers. It is easier to preach ten sermons than it is to live one. The good Lord didn't create anything without a purpose, but mosquitoes come close. When you get to your wit's end, you'll find God lives there. A week without prayer makes one weak! Going to church on Sunday doesn't make you a Christian anymore than walking into a garage makes you a car. God gave us two ears and one mouth, so listen twice as much as you speak. If you talk the talk, then walk the walk. > "Prayer is preoccupation with our needs. > Praise is preoccupation with our blessings > Worship is preoccupation with God himself." > - Leonard Ravenhill