God of Hope

For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win the more. (1 Corinthians 9:19)

And they exceeded our expectations: They gave themselves first of all to the Lord, and then by the will of God also to us (2 Corinthians 8:5).

Don’t waste time playing the victim! You may have fallen, but you are not down! (Chris Suitt, pastor)

Real courage is when you know you’re licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what. (from To Kill a Mockingbird)

Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone. (Galatians 6:10)

“Die when I may, I want it said of me that I plucked a weed and planted a flower wherever I thought a flower would grow.”

There are souls in this world which have the gift of finding joy everywhere and of leaving it behind them when they go. (Jean Paul)

Surely Mother Theresa was a hard worker. She toiled tirelessly to alleviate the sufferings of the world’s overlooked and distressed people.

Our purpose is to please God, not people. He alone examines the motives of our hearts. (1 Thessalonians 2:4)

For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. (2 Timothy 1:7)

Trust in the Lord with all your heart. . . This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls. (Proverbs 3:5; Hebrews 6:19)

A national spirit is necessary for national existence. A flag is a material aid to the development of such a spirit. (Mahatma Gandhi)