"If every call to Christ and His righteousness is a call to suffering, the converse is equally - every call to suffering is a call to Christ, a promotion, an invitation to come up higher."

-- Charles Bent

#Suffering Quotes #Christ Quotes #Promotion Quotes

“I don't want some mom whose son may have recently died to see the commander in chief playing golf. I feel I owe it to the families to be in solidarity as best as I can with them. And I think playing golf during a war just sends the wrong signal.”
“Every event, or appearance, or accident, which seems to deviate from the ordinary course of nature has been rashly ascribed to the immediate action of the Deity.”
“Working in an underdeveloped land for two or three years, the volunteer will often find that his work is routine and full of frustration.”
“During the hard training phase never be afraid to take a day off. If your legs are feeling unduly stiff and sore, rest; if you are at all sluggish, rest; in fact, if in doubt, rest.”
“Who despises all that is despicable is made to be impressed with all that is grand.”
“My suspension was a long-planned move... and was done to protect would-be convicts in Romanian politics.”
“It's gotta be rock and roll music, if you wanna dance with me.”
“To educate the peasantry, three things are needed: schools, schools and schools.”

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