Quote from St. Patrick of Ireland

Christ be with me, Christ within me,

Christ behind me, Christ before me,

Christ beside me, Christ to win me,

Christ to comfort and restore me,

Christ beneath me, Christ above me,

Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,

Christ in hearts of all that love me,

Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.

~St. Patrick of Ireland

Quote from Edmund Burke

"All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing."

~Edmund Burke

A Week Without God

I saw this on Pinterest and thought it was so powerful!

A Christian Defined

"A Christian is
     a mind through which Christ thinks
          a voice through which Christ speaks
               a heart through which Christ loves
                    a hand through which Christ helps."

~as quoted in A Woman's High Calling

Look To Bible Characters If...

"Timely Advice

If you are impatient, sit down quietly and talk with Job.

If you are just a little strongheaded, go and see Moses.

If you are getting weak-kneed, take a good look at Elijah.

If there is no song in your heart, listen to David.

If you are a policy man, read Daniel.

If you are getting sordid, spend a while with Isaiah.

If you feel chilly, get the beloved disciple to put his arm around you.

If your faith is below par, read Paul.

If you are getting lazy, watch James.

If you are losing sight of the future, read all of Revelation."

                                                 ~Author Unknown

ABC's for Christians

"Alphabetical Guide for Christians...

  A-ttend church faithfully.

  B-e careful in all things.

  C-onsider well; then decide positively.

  D-o right; fear to do wrong.

  E-ndure hardships with calmness.

  F-orsake not your family.

  G-o no place that will ruin character.

  H-ate no one. Do good to everyone.

  I-gnore no one; practice hospitality.

  J-oin hands with the righteous.

  K-eep your mind pure.

  L-ie not for any consideration.

  M-inister unto the needy.

  O-ppose things that are evil.

  P-ay your debts promptly.

  Q-uestion not the honesty of a friend.

  S-acrifice money rather than principle.

  T-hink before you speak.

  U-se your time wisely.

  W-atch your temper.

  X-ray your thoughts before speaking.

  Y-ield not to discouragements.

  Z-ealousy labor for the right, and spiritual success is certain."

~Joe Maynard

Growing a Healthy Church

God's Garden

In growing a healthy, fruit-bearing church, try this plan:

Plant three rows of squash:

*Squash gossip.

*Squash criticism.

*Squash indifference.

Plant seven rows of peas:

*Prayer

*Promptness

*Perseverance

*Preparedness

*Purity

*Patience

Plant seven heads of lettuce:

*Let us be unselfish and loyal.

*Let us be faithful to duty.

*Let us search the Scriptures.

*Let us not be weary in well-doing.

*Let us be truthful.

*Let us love one another.

~As quoted in The Power of a Woman's Words by Sharon Jaynes

Quote from Jim Elliot

"Wherever you are, be all there. Live to the hilt every situation you believe to be the will of God."

~Jim Elliot

More Roadside Church Signs

    Need to laugh a little?

Need to be inspired?

Need to be stirred in your thinking?

      I don't know about you, but I love to read the signs outside of church buildings. They are usually such clever, witty, and wise words about God, Christianity, and life. These church signs are not that big, so the sayings have to be short and powerful. I have to admit that in my life there have been a few times I have been going through a struggle and I'm surprised as I've driven by a church and read their sign. It spoke right to my heart about the issue at hand. God will use what He needs to in order to speak to me!

     So, as I was shopping one day I found this little book, More Roadside Church Signs Across America by Mary Compton and David Compton and had to buy it. It's a perfect little coffee table book or bedtime reading. It's filled with short honest truths. Here are some I wanted to share with you:

"Morality, like art, consists in drawing a line somewhere."

"GRACE: God's Riches At Christ's Expense."

"Practice makes perfect, so be careful what you practice."

"Life is like tennis: Serve well and you seldom lose."

"A hypocrite is a person who's not himself on Sunday."

"Why don't you stop trying to figure God out and start 

trying to figure Him in?"

"Christianity is a pilgrimage, not a sightseeing tour."

"You can give without loving but you cannot love without giving."

"Be the soul provider for your children."

"ASAP-Always Say A Prayer."

"The best vitamin for a Christian is B1."

I love these little sayings.

Leave a comment-I'd love to hear which one has spoken to your heart today?"

Quote from Francis Chan

“Has your relationship with God changed the way you live your life?”

~Francis Chan 

Quote from John Wesley

"Do all the good you can,
By all the means you can,
In all the ways you can,
In all the places you can,
At all the times you can,
To all the people you can,
As long as ever you can."

~John Wesley

Quote from Corrie Ten Boom

"What have you done today that only a Christian would have done?"

~Corrie Ten Boom

Words from a Passionate Heart

Fellowship of the Unashamed

(An African Martyr’s Last Words)

I am part of the Fellowship of the Unashamed.

The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line.

The decision has been made. I am a disciple of Jesus Christ.

I won’t look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still. My past is

redeemed, my present makes sense, and my future is secure.

I’m finished and done with low living, sight-walking, small

planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tame visions,

mundane talking, cheap giving, and dwarfed goals.

My pace is set, my gait is fast, my goal is heaven, my road is narrow, my way

is rough, my companions few, my Guide reliable, my mission clear.

I won’t give up, back up, let up, or shut up until I’ve preached up, prayed up

paid up, stored up, and stayed up for the cause of Christ.

I must go until He returns, give until I drop, preach

until all know, and work until He comes.

And when He comes to get His own, He will have no

problem recognizing me. My colors will be clear. “For I am

not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ.” [Romans 1:16]

     I love this quote and found it in more than one of my journals over the years...guess I really liked it! This martyr's last words so challenge, inspire, and encourage me to be passionate about my relationship with Jesus Christ. Jesus is worth being passionate about! Something I have learned being a Christian is that I am responsible to evaluate my heart and see what my true passions are. What do I get zealous about? What do I meditate about or think on the most? These are tough questions to answer, but necessary because I want my passion to be for Jesus first.

   

  "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer." ~Psalm 19:14