“Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also more hard to bear. The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden: it is easier to say ‘My tooth is aching’ than to say ‘My heart is broken.’” ~CS Lewis
"We often seek to please ourselves first, instead of God. What is interesting is that when we seek to please God first, very often we discover that we end up far more pleased than we did when we put ourselves first." #BillyGraham
There can only be two basic loves... the love of God unto the forgetfulness of self, or the love of self unto the forgetfulness and denial of God.
~ St. Augustine
The world is getting worse, not better. The world will continue to get worse. The birth pains will continue to get worse. One day, Jesus will return, and on that day none of this will matter... just Him. Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things.
Life on Earth is going to be filled with challenges, suffering and persecution. Don’t let the fire diminish your appreciation for God. Don't let the difficulty distract you from your opportunity to do what He has called you to do which is to declare His praise.
Corporate worship is designed to break your heart with the reality of sin and heal your brokenness with the reality of the grace of Jesus. ~ @PaulTripp
"Down through the ages man's heart has remained unchanged. Whatever the color of his skin, whatever his cultural or ethnic background, he needs the Gospel of Christ." #BillyGraham
“Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also more hard to bear. The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden: it is easier to say “My tooth is aching” than to say “My heart is broken.”” – C.S. Lewis
"Someday your life will be over, no matter how much attention you give to your health. Will you look back with regret, because you nourished your body but starved your soul?" #BillyGraham