God of Hope

Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for knowledge. (Proverbs 18:15)

Better to hear the quiet words of a wise person than the shouts of a foolish king. (Ecclesiastes 9:17)

One sure guarantee of a mediocre life is a life lived in fear. (Jack Nagel, political scientist)

You must all be quick to listen . . . But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. (James 1:19, 22)

Why not go out on a limb. That’s where the fruit is. (Frank Scully, journalist)

When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone, but the righteous stand firm forever. (Proverbs 10:25)

Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.

Effectiveness—sometimes greatness—awaits those who refuse to run scared. (JoAnne McMahon, sales trainer)

Any fool can criticize, complain, and condemn—and most fools do. (Dale Carnegie, author)

The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth. (Psalm 145:18)

It’s ok to be angry when someone hurts us but [we must] not respond in sin. (Mike Lee, pastor)

The godly give good advice to their friends. . .. As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. (Proverbs 12:26; 27:17)