freedom

“Freedom does not come without a price. We may sometimes take for granted the liberties we enjoy in America, but they have all been earned through the ultimate sacrifice paid by so many of the members of our armed forces.” -Charlie Dent

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1

lilies

Look to the lilies how they grow!

Twas thus the Savior said, that we,

Even in the simplest flowers that blow,

God’s ever-watchful care might see.

David Macbeth Moir

Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Luke 12:27

enthusiasm

“Nothing is so contagious as enthusiasm; it moves stones, it charms brutes. Enthusiasm is the genius of sincerity, and truth accomplishes no victories without it.” – Edward George.

Whatever you are doing, work at it with enthusiasm, as to the Lord and not for people, Colossians 3:23

mothers

“When your mother asks, ‘Do you want a piece of advice?’ it’s a mere formality. It doesn’t matter if you answer yes or no. You’re going to get it anyway.” —Erma Bombeck

She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. Proverbs 31:26

mercy

Justice is for those who deserve it; mercy is for those who don’t. Woodrow Kroll

God’s mercy and grace give me hope – for myself, and for our world. – Billy Graham

Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Matthew 5:7