God of Hope

It’s just human nature, isn’t it? When someone hits us (literally or verbally), we want to strike back ASAP and with greater intensity.

Watch out that you do not lose what we have worked so hard to achieve. Be diligent so that you receive your full reward. (2 John 1:8)

It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all. (Laura Ingalls Wilder, 19th-20th century American writer)

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

Instruct the wise, and they will be even wiser. Teach the righteous, and they will learn even more. (Proverbs 9:9)

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

We also pray that. . . you will have all the endurance and patience you need (Colossians 1:11).

Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory. (Dr. Seuss, children’s writer) 

If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. (Romans 12:8)

Wisdom without courage is riskless, and courage without wisdom is reckless, but wisdom and courage combined with compassion is priceless. (J. R. Briggs)

At the moment of truth, you will not rise to the level of expectation but will fall to the level of training. (paraphrase of Archilochus, ancient Greek poet)

Largesse The real destroyer of the liberties of the people is he who spreads among them bounties, donations, and benefits. (Plutarch, 1st century Greek philosopher) Sounds like a modern conservative, doesn’t he? Maybe things haven’t changed much in the 20 centuries...