Most of us don’t get what we want because we quit praying. We give up too soon. We quit praying right before the miracle happens.” Mark Batterson Wednesday, September 23, 1857 – New York City: Jeremiah climbed the creaking stairs to the small room on the...
“My mother and father taught me to count my blessings, to focus on the things I had, not those I didn’t have. After feeling sorry for myself for years, I finally learned to count.” Nick Vujicic 1997 – Melbourne, Australia: At 16, Nick Vujicic...
“We are all faced with great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations.” Chuck Swindoll October 2000 – Indianapolis, Indiana: Kristine and Michael Barnett sat nervously waiting for the behavioral...
“Don’t listen to those who say, ‘It’s not done that way.’ Maybe it’s not, but you’ll do it anyway. Don’t listen to those who say, ‘You’re taking too big a chance.’ Michelangelo would have painted the Sistine floor, which would surely be rubbed out today.” ...
“The worst thing that happens to you may be the best thing for you if you don’t let it get the best of you.” Will Rogers 2009 – Worchester, Massachusetts: Michael Vaudreuil made the cold walk to his small apartment after his second...
“Within you lies everything you ever dreamed of being. You can become everything that God wants you to be. It’s within your reach. Dare to grow into your dreams.” Mary Kay Ash August 1963 –...