Quotes about "Retirement & Later Life"

Read not Milton, for he is dry; nor Shakespeare, for he wrote of common life. ”

Generating ideas isn't some mystical talent that you have to be born with: it's a skill you can develop. ”

When we learn from experience, the scars of sin can lead us to restoration and a renewed intimacy with God. ”

To have God speak to the heart is a majestic experience, an experience that people may miss if they monopolize the conversation and never pause to hear God's responses. ”

Take steps each day to be sure your life expresses commitment to Jesus. ”

People don't like the idea of consequences. They want to be able to live their life freely and do what they want to do without any consequences. And we know that's just not the way life is. ”

The bottom line in the Christian life is obedience and most people don't even like the word. ”

One of the important things about temptation is, if I'm going to deal with it I'm going to have to recognize, this is an area of weakness in my life. I have been tempted here before and before and before. ”

Our heavenly Father understands our disappointment, suffering, pain, fear, and doubt. He is always there to encourage our hearts and help us understand that He's sufficient for all of our needs. When I accepted this as an absolute truth in my life, I found that my worrying stopped. ”

Earthly wisdom is doing what comes naturally. Godly wisdom is doing what the Holy Spirit compels us to do. ”