knowledge

Knowledge without love is worse than ignorance. Action without love is madness…”
― Edgar Maass

. . . We know that “We all possess knowledge.” But knowledge puffs up while love builds up.
1 Corinthians 8:1

advice

Sometimes the best advice to take is the advice you give to others.  author unknown

“Hear counsel, receive instruction, and accept correction, that you may be wise in the time to come.” Proverbs 19:20

opportunity

Today is not just another day. It’s a new opportunity, another chance, a new beginning. Embrace it.” Anonymous

In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.” Albert Einstein

So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. Galatians 6:10

God’s will

We, Jesus followers, are the agents assigned to carry out God’s will on earth. Too easily we expect God to do something for us when instead God wants to do it through us. Philip Yancey

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. I Thessalonians 5:16-18

He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8

thankfulness

If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.” Anne Bradstreet

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. I Thessalonians 5: 16-18