To Ponder, Take to Heart, and Apply

Sometimes a few words can cause one to ponder, take to heart, apply the lesson learned, and make a difference in thoughts, words, actions, and reactions.  

“Christmas begins with CHRIST.”

“At Bethlehem, He is God WITH us.

   At Calvary He proved that He is God FOR us.

      At Pentecost, He became God IN us.” ~ Mark Batterson 

“Each of us is an INNKEEPER who decides if there is room for JESUS.”  Neal A. Maxwell 

“Wise men still seek him.”

“Follow your heart, but take your brain with you.”

“Sometimes the greatest gift you can give another person is to simply include them.”

“The son of God became a man to enable men to become sons of God.”  C.S. Lewis 

“Make your life not about achieving a certain list of things by a certain age, but about bringing glory to God in whatever you do with whatever doors he opens.”  #QWCDEVOS 

“Don’t ask God to guide your footsteps…if you’re not willing to move your feet.”

“If you want God to close and open doors, let go of the door knob.” ~ TOBEYMAC#SPEAKLIFE 

“Leaves on trees aren’t the only thing to change.  We, too, need to change and bring God glory.” Dr. Duane Brooks 

“A child is going to remember who was there, not what you spent on them.  Kids outgrow a toy & outfits but they never outgrow time and love.”   Minion Top Quotes 

“Life is not being rich, being popular, being highly educated or being perfect.  It is about being real, being humble and being kind.”

“Don’t count the days.  Make the days count.”

“Our wreaths and ribbons and colored lights, our giving of gifts, our parties with friends – these have never been ends in themselves.  They are but small ways in which we repeat that sounding joy first proclaimed by angels in the skies near Bethlehem.  …As we decorate our tree, as we feast and laugh together, we are rehearsing our coming joy!” from “Every Moment Holy” 

“May we never forget WHO Christmas is really about.”

“The voice of peace is the voice of truth.  Know the truth and the truth shall set you free.”

“While you are wrapping your presents, remember you are wrapped in His presence."  

 Dr. Duane Brooks 

“Thank you Jesus for coming to us as a baby that first Christmas Day.  Help us to remember your birth so that we may share in the song of the Angels, the gladness of the Shepherds, and worship of the Wisemen.” 

No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.

 1 Corinthians 2:9 

Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. 

John 8:32 

Praise the LORD, my soul,

     and forget not all his benefits. 

Psalm 103:2