Quotes
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Max Lucado
"The Bible is the story of two gardens: Eden and Gethsemane. In the first, Adam took a fall. In the second, Jesus took a stand. In the first, God sought Adam. In the second, Jesus sought God. In Eden, Adam hid from God. In Gethsemane, Jesus emerged from the tomb. In Eden, Satan led Adam to a tree that led to his death. From Gethsemane, Jesus went to a tree that led to our life." --
Source : Max Lucado (2012). “A Gentle Thunder: Hearing God Through the Storm”, p.44, Thomas Nelson Inc
Max Lucado
#Jesus Quotes
#Fall Quotes
#Garden Quotes
“What a strange life I lead- a kind of Cinderella-life-half glitter in crystal shoes, half mice and cinders! But it is a wonderful life all the same.”
“To laugh is to live profoundly.”
“Actually we're not hearing a lot about gas prices right now from constituents. And I think that reflects a growing understanding on the part of the public, that there really is very little that the government and politicians can do.”
“You have to endure what you can't change.”
Source : Marie (de France) (1978). “The lais of Marie de France”, Dutton Adult
“You dream what you're supposed to do”
“...he said firmly, "God can help you. All the men I’ve seen in your position turned to Him in their time of trouble." "Obviously," I replied, "they were at liberty to do so, if they felt like it." I, however, didn’t want to be helped, and I hadn’t time to work up interest for something that didn’t interest me.”
“And I like the idea of change. Because I don't see why we should hang a painting on the wall and then just not think of it anymore because it's there like a piece of furniture.”
“One of the servants had reported that Daisy had been sneaking around the house at night, deliberately tripping all the traps to keep the mice from being killed. “Is this true, daughter?†Thomas Bowman had rumbled, his gaze filled with ire as he stared at Daisy. “It could be,†she had allowed. “But there is another explanation.†“And what is that?†Bowman had asked sourly. Her tone turned congratulatory. “I think we are hosting the most intelligent mice in New York!”
