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FAITH and LOVE

Faith makes all things possible and love makes all things easy.

Quote by Dwight L. Moody

Dwight Lyman Moody (1837- 1899) was a predominant evangelist, author, and publisher. Raised on a farm in Massachusetts, he moved first to Boston, where he converted to evangelical Christianity in 1856, and then to Chicago, where he prospered in business. He gave up business in 1860 and engaged in missionary work with the YMCA (1861-73). He founded Moody Church and the Chicago Bible Institute (1889, now Moody Bible Institute.)

REFLECTION:

  • Reflect on these words.
  • What has your experience been?  Has love made your life easier?  Has faith made more things possible?
  • Share some extra love today to make life easier for you and someone else.

REAL LIFE…

The real enemies of our life are the ‘oughts’ and the ‘ifs.’  They pull us backward into the unalterable past and forward into the unpredictable future.  But real life takes place in the here and now. 

Quote by Henri Nouwen  Henri Jozef Machiel Nouwen (1932 – 1996) was a Dutch Catholic priest, professor, writer and theologian.  His interests were rooted primarily in psychology, pastoral ministry, spirituality, social justice and community.

REFLECTION:

  • What ‘oughts” and “ifs” do you say… or replay in your inner thoughts?
  • What percentage of the time do you  live in the past?  In the future?
  • How can you “Be Here Now?”
  • What do you need to do to live in this present moment?

WILL YOU TAKE THE BUS?

Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.

Quote by Oprah Winfrey

REFLECTION:

  • Do you have someone in your life who will take the bus with you?
  • If yes, thank them…
  • If no, are you willing to be with you on that bus ride?
  • Have you been tolerating (settling for) only people who want to ride in the limo?  
  • What changes do you need to make?