Why Not??

“Why not? … Why not follow God’s lead in my life? Why not question how things have been done? Why not risk everything and look a little cuckoo for the Gospel?” --Francis Chan

Sundry Quotes I Like

"Strengthen the feeble hands, and steady the knees that give way.  Say to those with fearful hearts, be strong and not afraid.. for your God will come."

"The person who takes time for prayer will find time for all the other things needing his attention."

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away".

Calm Down!

"Your God never sleeps or slumbers. Do not fret or be anxious. Your Father knows what you need before you ask him. He is at work for you right now. Trust him. Steady your pace. For 'he who believes shall not be in haste.'"  John Piper

Mothering

"We should be teaching them to do it for the Lord, not because it makes us look like successes. Mothering is not about glorifying ourselves with our wonderful children. It’s about glorifying the Lord by how we respond when our children aren’t so wonderful. Motherhood is about loving the weak, the out of control, the sinful, and bit by bit, day after day, seeking to change their hearts so they can learn to be strong, self-controlled, and righteous. It’s slow, and messy, and humbling. And the ultimate goal isn’t looking good, it’s being like Christ."

I am posting this to remind myself with someday, 'cause I am sure I am going to need it. I already sometimes want my siblings to behave well to reflect well on me when I am out with them. :P 

Learning in the Rain

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain.

- author unknown

I don't love studying. I hate studying. I like learning. Learning is beautiful.

- Natalie Portman

Life and Knowledge

"Don't take for granted that life will continue its status quo, for life will surprise you. It is your responsibility to be ready. Knowledge is worth more than anything when bad times hit. Almost all families have bad times of some kind. A little information can guide you through bad times with far less pain, so it is part of preparing to be a helpmeet." -Debi Pearl, Preparing to be a Help Meet