“This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘I brought you out of Egypt, and I delivered you from the power of Egypt and all the kingdoms that oppressed you.’ But you have now rejected your God, who saves you out of all your disasters and calamities. And you have said, ‘No, appoint a king over us.’ So now present yourselves before the Lord by your tribes and clans.” – (1 Samuel 10:18-19)
“I want to say all my life I was a bride married to amazement.” – (Mary Oliver)
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. – (Matthew 5:16)
“Never worry about the size of your Christmas tree. In the eyes of children, they are all 30 feet tall.” – (Larry Wilde)
“Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.” – (2 Corinthians 7:1)