"Open my eyes, that I may see Glimpses of truth Thou hast for me; Place in my hands the wonderful key That shall unclasp and set me free." ~ Clara H. Scott

"But let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in GOD's sight is very precious." ~ 1 PETER 3:4 (ESV)

A beautiful woman uses her lips for truth; her voice for kindness; her ears for compassion; her hands for charity; her hearts for love; for those who don't like her she uses prayer. ~ Jolly Rutten

"But by the grace of GOD I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of GOD that is with me." ~ 1 CORINTHIANS 15:10 (ESV)

“If I am not [in a state of grace], GOD bring me there; if I am, GOD keep me there!” —Joan of Arc

"Blessed is the nation whose GOD is the LORD, the people whom He has chosen as His heritage!" ~ PSALM 33:12 (ESV)

“The doctrine of the Kingdom of Heaven, which was one of the main teachings of JESUS, is certainly one of the most revolutionary doctrines that ever stirred and changed human thought.” —H. G. Wells

"Keep yourselves in GOD's love as you wait for the mercy of our LORD JESUS CHRIST to bring you to eternal life." ~ JUDE 1:21 (NIV)

“If we really think that home is elsewhere, and that this life is a 'wandering to find home,' why should I not look forward to the arrival?” —C. S. Lewis

"I can of Myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge; and My judgment is righteous, because I do not seek My own will but the will of the Father who sent Me." ~ JOHN 5:30 (NKJV)

“[When] JESUS Himself fasted, He was not fasting to repent or to bring His desires under control, of course, but to demonstrate His absolute dependence upon His Father.” —Peter C. Moore

"Both riches and honor come from You, and You rule over all, and in Your hand is power and might; and it lies in Your hand to make great and to strengthen everyone." ~ 1 CHRONICLES 29:12 (NASB)

“There is infinite, unending security in the almightiness of GOD — no matter what happens in this life.” - John Piper

"In all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, sound speech that cannot be condemned, that one who is an opponent may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you." ~ TITUS 2:7-8 (NKJV)

“Talents are best nurtured in solitude: character is best formed in the stormy billows of the world.” —Goethe

"Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need." ~ HEBREWS 4:16 (ESV)

"Every sacrifice has a fruitful reward, every failure has a second chance... We only have to be strong by GOD's grace to persevere the test of life." ~ Unknown

"Many, LORD my GOD, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of your deeds, They would be too many to declare." ~ PSALM 40:5 (NIV)

"GOD is our strength. Let Him be the strong foundation of our life so that we will not stumble when things go bad." Happy New Year!