John Townsend Quotes
Darius was clearly of the opinion That the air is also man's dominion, And that, with paddle or fins or pinion, We soon or late Shall navigate The azure, as now we sail the sea.
Our tendency is to be strong, self-sufficient, and dependent on our own willpower, but rather than try harder, we should reach out to the God who is all-powerful.
With years a richer life begins, the spirit mellow: ripe age gives tones to violins, wine, and good fellows.
Men are polished, through act and speech, Each by each, As pebbles are smoothed on the rolling beach.
Life is simply better when we are with others, and worse when we are isolated. God designed us to be connected, and life breaks down when we are not.
The best people in the world aren't those who never fail - but those who fail and learn something from it. I hope that your goal in life isn't to slide safely into death not having screwed up much.
The central message of the Bible is about God redeeming a humanity that is in trouble and suffering.
Though your experience may indicate that God has forgotten you or has left you alone, He is on your side. He is the God of grace, and He is actively working on your behalf.
A flower more sacred than far-seen success Perfumes my solitary path; I find Sweet compensation in my humbleness, And reap the harvest of a quiet mind.
The birds can fly, an' why can't I? Must we give in, says he with a grin, That the bluebird an' phoebe are smarter 'n we be?
I keep some portion of my early gleam; Brokenly bright, like moonbeams on a river, It lights my life, a far illusive dream, Moves as I move, and leads me on forever.
Our days, our deeds, all we achieve or are, Lay folded in our infancy; the things Of good or ill we choose while yet unborn.
The tears of the young who go their way, last a day; But the grief is long of the old who stay.
The most basic boundary-setting word is “no.” It lets others know that we exist apart from them and that we are in control of ourselves.