We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty. ~Maya Angelou
Sunday Seasoned Sayings: Explode in Praise!
I will sing for joy in God, explode in praise from deep in my soul! He dressed me up in a suit of salvation, he outfitted me in a robe of righteousness, As a bridegroom who puts on a tuxedo and a bride a jeweled tiara. For as the earth bursts with spring wildflowers, and […]
Sunday Seasoned Sayings: Full Life in the Emptiest of Places
If you get rid of unfair practices, quit blaming victims, quit gossiping about other people’s sins, If you are generous with the hungry and start giving yourselves to the down-and-out, Your lives will begin to glow in the darkness, your shadowed lives will be bathed in sunlight. I will always show you where to go. […]
Sunday Seasoned Sayings: Give and Given Back
Give away your life; you’ll find life given back, but not merely given back—given back with bonus and blessing. Giving, not getting, is the way. Generosity begets generosity. Luke 6:38 (Message) We fed the birds all winter. And now dozens of happy sunflowers greet us under the feeders. Bonus […]
Sunday Seasoned Sayings: Samuel Lover
When once the itch of literature comes over a man, nothing can cure it but the scratching of a pen. But if you have not a pen, I suppose you must scratch any way you can. ~Samuel Lover
Sunday Seasoned Sayings: Singing Your Song
I’m thanking you, God, from a full heart, I’m writing the book on your wonders. I’m whistling, laughing, and jumping for joy; I’m singing your song, High God. ~Psalm 9:1-2 (Message)
Sunday Seasoned Sayings: Grace Graffiti
I call to you, God, because I’m sure of an answer. So—answer! bend your ear! listen sharp! Paint grace-graffiti on the fences; take in your frightened children who Are running from the neighborhood bullies straight to you. ~Psalm 17:6-7 (Message)
Sunday Seasoned Sayings: The Quiet Hour
The Quiet Hour by E. May Grimes Speak, Lord, in the stillness While I wait on Thee; Hushed my heart to listen, In expectancy. Speak, O blessèd Master, In this quiet hour, Let me see Thy face, Lord, Feel Thy touch of power. For the words Thou speakest, “They are life” indeed; Living Bread from […]
Sunday Seasoned Sayings: God’s Kingdom is Like . . .
God’s kingdom is like a treasure hidden in a field for years and then accidentally found by a trespasser. The finder is ecstatic—what a find!—and proceeds to sell everything he owns to raise money and buy that field. ~Matthew 13:44 (Message)
Sunday Seasoned Sayings: Rain
It is no use to grumble and complain; it’s just as cheap and easy to rejoice. When God sorts out the weather and sends rain – why, rain’s my choice. ~James Whitcomb Riley Listen, you heavens, and I will speak; hear, you earth, the words of my mouth. Let my teaching fall like rain and my […]
