Present yourself always, as who you would be, and that is the person, the world will see. ~Robert Brault~~~~~ The most selfish one letter word — I, avoid it at all costs. The most satisfying two letter word — We, use it gladly. The most divine three letter word — GOD, accept Him as Lord and Saviour. The most used four letter word — Love, value it forever. The most pleasing five letter word — Smile, keep it with sincerity. The fastest spreading six letter word — Rumors, ignore it with truth. The hardest working seven letter word — Success, achieve it with humility. The most enviable eight letter word — Jealousy, kill it with kindness. The most powerful nine letter word — Salvation, acquire it by His grace. The most essential ten letter word — Friendship, maintain it with loyalty.

"If only they were wise and would understand this and discern what their end will be!" ~ DEUTERONOMY 32:29

"You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory." ~PSALM 73:24

"His Lord said to him, Well done, good and true servant: you have been true in a small thing, I will give you control over great things: take your part in the joy of your LORD." ~MATTHEW 25:21

Walk slowly, pause thoughtfully. There is much to be gleaned from these creatures GOD has made. ~Charles Swindoll~ "In His hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind." ~JOB 12:10

"Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses." ~1 TIMOTHY 6:12

"May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed." ~PSALM 20:4

A woman should be like a single flower, not a whole bouquet. ~ Anna Held ~ "For you created on my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." ~PSALMS 139:13-14

He replied, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it." ~LUKE 11:28

This is my cry. My one desire. Is to be where You are, LORD. Now and forever. ""ONE DESIRE"" by Hillsong United. ~~~"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”~JOSH 1:9

"I orchestrated the circumstance so we can have wonderful moments together." ~Pastor Louie Santelices~ "It is GOD who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure." ~PHILIPPIANS 2:13~

(On the night he was robbed:) "I thank Thee first because I was never robbed before; second, because although they took my purse they did not take my life; third, although they took my all, it was not much; and fourth, because it was I who was robbed and not I who robbed." ~Matthew Henry~ "Never worry about anything. Instead, in every situation let your petitions be made known to GOD through prayers and requests, with thanksgiving."~PHILIPPIANS 4:6

Thanksgiving Day is a time to reflect and be thankful for all that God has given us. Let us not only do this one day a year but celebrate the greatness of our God with thanks everyday! ~Josh Wiley

"Receive every day as a resurrection from death, as a new enjoyment of life; meet every rising sun with such sentiments of God's goodness, as if you had seen it, and all things, new-created upon your account: and under the sense of so great a blessing, let your joyful heart praise and magnify so good and glorious a CREATOR." ~William Law "The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song."~ PSALM 28:7

Thanksgiving is not just a holiday for parades and turkeys. It is a day to stop and take inventory on all the blessings God has bestowed on you this year. It is a time to get together with your family and your friends, and it is a time to get together with God. Many will remember to say grace over their holiday meal. Many will even list things that they are grateful for. But we must also remember WHO we are thankful to. Don't just say you are "grateful for", say you are "grateful to God for". ~PastorKay~ Happy Thanksgiving Day! "Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures forever."~1 CHRONICLES 16:34

Success is getting and achieving what you want. Happiness is wanting and being content with what you get."~Bernard Meltzer~ "But godliness with contentment is great gain." ~1 TIMOTHY 6:6

For light, go directly to the Source of light, not to any of the reflections. ~Peace Pilgrim "While I am in the world, I am the light of the world." ~JOHN 9:5 And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. ~GENESIS 1:3

People cry not because they’re weak. It’s because they’ve been strong for too long. -Anon "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." ~PSALM 46:1

"For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him." ~COLOSSIANS 1:16

It's not the presence of someone that brings meaning to life, but the way someone 'Touches your Heart' gives life a Beautiful Meaning. -unknown

"If someone wants to be a part of your life they'll make an effort to be in it, so don't bother reserving a space in your heart for someone who doesn't make an effort to stay." - Unknown "My child, if your heart is wise, My heart too will be glad." ~PROVERBS 23:15

"Love never fails; for prophecies shall cease, tongues shall be silenced and knowledge will be nothing." ~1 CORINTHIANS 13:8

"And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love." ~2 JOHN 1:6~

‎"Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD." ~PSALM 31:24 "In the world that is falling apart, I have found my hope." ~from the song "I'll always love you" by Phil Wickham

"Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart." ~PSALM 37:4

‎"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." ~2 TIMOTHY 4:7

"We love because He first loved us." ~1 JOHN 4:19

"Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right." ~PROVERBS 16:13

"Whoever does not love does not know GOD, because GOD is love." ~1 JOHN 4:8

"I HAVE LOVED YOU, MY PEOPLE, WITH AN EVERLASTING LOVE. WITH AN UNFAILING LOVE I HAVE DRAWN YOU TO MYSELF." --JEREMIAH 31:3

"HE WHO GUARDS HIS MOUTH AND HIS TONGUE, GUARDS HIS SOUL FROM TROUBLES." ~PROVERBS 21:23

"From the fullness of His grace we have all received one blessing after another." ~JOHN 1:16

"Give thanks to the GOD of heaven. His love endures forever." ~ PSALM 136:26

"Who knows what miracles you can achieve when you believe somehow you will, you will when you believe." From the song: "When You Believe" by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. "It is about what you believe & having faith that miracle can happen. Miracle is not for religious people rather for all because we are Miracles..." ~Eden Agui~ "EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE FOR HIM WHO BELIEVES." ~MARK 9:23

"FORGETTING THE PAST AND LOOKING FORWARD TO WHAT LIES AHEAD, I STRAIN TO REACH THE END OF THE RACE." ~PHILIPPIANS 3:13-14

"GOD HAS MADE EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUL FOR IT'S OWN TIME." ~ECCLESIASTES 3:11

Broken by Love, you will be stronger than before. ~ Carol Ann Landis "LOVE NEVER GIVES UP, NEVER LOSES FAITH, IS ALWAYS HOPEFUL, AND ENDURES THROUGH EVERY CIRCUMSTANCE." ~ 1 CORINTHIANS 13:7

"HE COMFORTS US IN ALL OUR TROUBLES." ~ 2 CORINTHIANS 1:4

While there is still breath, there is always opportunity for a radical turnaround in life's direction. Repentance, renewed faith, astounding success----they're all possible. Starting now! "HE DOES NOT WANT ANYONE TO PERISH, SO HE IS GIVING MORE TIME FOR EVERYONE TO REPENT." --1 PETER 3:9

"DON'T COPY THE BEHAVIOR AND CUSTOMS OF THIS WORLD, BUT LET GOD TRANSFORM YOU INTO A NEW PERSON BY CHANGING THE WAY YOU THINK.." ~ROMANS 12:2

Our friendships act as anchors, not only for storms but in life's calm waters too. ~ LaRose Karr ~ Some friendships are fleeting, and some are lasting. True friendships are glued together with bonds of loyalty and commitment. They remain intact despite changing external circumstances. 'A FRIEND IS ALWAYS LOYAL, AND A BROTHER IS BORN TO HELP IN TIME OF NEED." ~PROVERBS 17:17

"THERE ARE FRIENDS WHO DESTROY EACH OTHER, BUT A REAL FRIEND STICKS CLOSER THAN A BROTHER." --PROVERBS 18:24

"' Love has no fear because perfect love expels no fear."' ~ 1 JOHN 4:18

Prayer is an expression of an intimate relationship with our Heavenly Father, who makes His own love and resources available to us. "If you believe, you will get anything you ask for in prayer." -- MATTHEW 21:21

His sparkling creations astound me---the space and the height! Yet His essence is as close as my breath! "HE IS THE GOD WHO MADE THE WORLD AND EVERYTHING IN IT.....HE HIMSELF GIVES LIFE AND BREATH TO EVERYTHING, AND HE SATISFIES EVERY NEED THERE IS......HIS PURPOSE IN ALL OF THIS WAS THAT THE NATIONS SHOULD SEEK AFTER GOD AND PERHAPS FEEL THEIR WAY TOWARD HIM AND FIND HIM---THOUGH HE IS NOT FAR FROM ANYONE OF US." --ACTS 17:24-25, 27

Don't let life pressures cover your panorama. There are bright constellations, shimmering planets, or trailing spectacles. Make the most common of tasks a moment of worship. "THE HEAVENS TELLL OF THE GLORY OF GOD. THE SKIES DISPLAY HIS MARVELOUS CRAFTSMANSHIP." --PSALM 19:1

"MORNING BY MORNING HE WAKENS ME AND OPENS MY UNDERSTANDING TO HIS WILL." ~ ISAIAH 50:4

GOD's genius is woven into the fabric of our life's events. When have you sensed that GOD's unique purpose was at work in your ordinary circumstances? "YOU BOTH PRECEDE AND FOLLOW ME. YOU PLACE YOUR HAND OF BLESSING ON MY HEAD." --PSALM 139:5

As the Scripture reminds us, too, plant life is here today and gone tomorrow. Even our own life, according to the BIBLE, is merely a mist that comes and goes as quickly. But GOD's never lasts, never fades, it's there long after all our gardens are just memories.

"SATISFY US IN THE MORNING WITH YOUR STEADFAST LOVE, THAT WE MAY REJOICE AND BE GLAD ALL OUR DAYS." ~PSALM 90:14