"INSPIRATION"
What we eventually discover we treasure the most is not found in a chest, but rather in our chests."
Brian G. Jett --- Kentucky
"There are days when I just want to break down and howl
To give up and completely, to throw in the towel,
But I hold my head high and I push my way through.
I have too much to give and so much to do."
Author Unknown --- Sent in by Alexis Adams --- Massachusetts
"It's not the mountains we conquer, but ourselves."
Sir Edmond Hillary --- Sent in by Kim Faram --- Australia
--- Author's name supplied by Carol Broughton --- 8/99
"They who believe they can conquer the world, can; because they believe they can. It may not happen in a day or even a year, but someday the world, as they know it, will be theirs."
Nicole Y. Morin --- Illinois
"We are all wanderers on this earth. Our hearts are full of wonder and our souls are deep with dreams."
Gypsy saying --- Sent in by Amy Santini --- Kentucky
"Seek happiness first where you had it last."
Robert Brault --- Sent in by Joan Brault
"Being a Christian doesn't make life easy; it makes life possible."
Author Unknown --- Anastasia Adkins --- Kentucky
"The only true security in life comes from knowing that every single day you are improving yourself in some way. I don't worry about maintaining the quality of my life, because every day I work on improving it."
Anthony Robbins --- Sent in by Serene Yang --- Malaysia
"There will never be another now, so I will make the most of today. There will never be another me, so I will make the most of myself."
Author Unknown --- Sent in by Dana Ribelin --- North Carolina
"We do not believe
in ourselves until
someone reveals that
deep inside us
something is valuable
worth listening to
worthy of our touch
once we believe in
ourselves
we can risk
curiosity
wonder
spontaneous delight
or any experience
that reveals the human spirit."
e. e. cummings --- Suggested by Bridget Polk
"Lord, give me the determination and tenacity of a weed."
Mrs. Leon Walters --- Submitted by L. Mullins
"Happiness can be as elusive as a fluttering butterfly, but as easily attainable as a crawling caterpillar. Put aside the net and let it happen."
Brian G. Jett --- Kentucky
"I am the best gift I have ever received."
Marion --- Washington
"It doesn't matter if the pearly gates swing or slide open; it only matters that they are open when you get there."
Gordon B. Hinckley --- Sent in by Elder Erickson
"God help me to walk this day knowing that you are with me every step of the way. Lord may I be reminded that everything I look at-you see, everything I say-you hear. Every place I go-I take you with me. Lord may all that I look at; everything that I say and every place I go be acceptable to thee. In Jesus name I pray. Amen "
Derrick Jordan --- Florida
"It is vain for you to rise up early, to take rest late, to eat the bread of anxious toil; for HE give blessings to HIS beloved while they sleep!"
Psalm 127:2 (Amplified) --- Sent in by Doug Pierro
"So afraid of letting go, I held onto yesterday. But something inside of you changed me; my past had slipped away."
Kelly Garofalo --- Massachusetts
"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds."
Albert Einstein --- Sent in by Jackie Ferstle --- Michigan
"Learn to be happy with what you have while you pursue all that you want."
Unknown --- Sent in by Kim Faram --- Australia
"I have learned to thank God for answering some of my prayers with 'no' or 'not now'."
Unknown --- Submitted by Charity --- Singapore
Love
"Love is the smile I get when you walk into the room
Love is the way I inherit your gloom
Love is how my body trembles when you touch me, dear
Love is the way I am never sad when you are near
Love is how I think about you every moment of the day
Love is how the sun shines in your presence on a rainy day
Love is how my heart fills with joy when I am with you
Love is the way my heart breaks when I am without you
Love is all I need to get through
Especially if that Love comes from you
Love is what I offer you in every way
Love that will last until my final day."
Inspired by Gina F. --- Copyright © 1999 Eddie Fleming
"To find a person who will love you for no reason,
And to shower that person with reasons,
That is the ultimate happiness."
Robert Brault --- Sent in by Joan Brault
"We sometimes feel that what we do is just a drop in the ocean, but the ocean would be less because of that missing drop."
Mother Teresa --- Sent in by Richard Swanson --- New Zealand
"When you reach your hand into the darkness, to assist another back into the light, you discover that it is yourself."
Michael Dayes --- Australia
"To be imitators of God is what the Bible asks us to do.
In every action of ours we are to let God shine through.
To love and respect one another is our only job.
And by doing this, we are being an imitators of God.
For He does not pass judgment or ridicule.
His words are those of kindness and none of cruel.
We know His loving touch and mercy through our faith,
And we can pass it on through a simple moment of grace.
When someone is hurting another,
Stand up and protect the beaten down brother.
For by standing up you are doing God's will.
And when your waters are rough God will make them still,
Rewarding you for what you have done,
God will remind you that you are His son."
Copyright © 1999 Kathryn Treit --- Washington
"All the really valuable things you own are things you can not photograph."
Author Unknown --- Sent in by Chris Daleske --- South Carolina
"No disguise can long conceal love where it is, nor feign it where it is not."
Francois de la Rochefoucauld --- Sent in by Destiny, Age 19 --- Ohio
"As we encounter obstacles, let them inspire our creativity. If we lose a valued possession, let us recognize that GOD is clearing a space in our lives for something of a greater value or, more important reminding us to keep material things in their proper perspective so that we don't lose sight of our purpose in life : to embrace our divinity and learn to love."
Excerpt from the book "Lessons in Living" by Susan L. Taylor
--- Sent in by Nora Magnus --- Singapore
"Faith is like a light bulb. You turn it on when you can't see."
Janet Henker --- California
"Every saint has a past and every sinner has a future."
Oscar Wilde --- Sent in by Destiny ---Ohio
"You can transmute love, ignore it, muddle it,
But you can never pull it out of you.
I know by the experience that the poets are right:
Love is eternal!"
Unknown Author --- Sent in by Lara Bogdanovic --- Croatia, Europe
"I close my eyes in order to see."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Stacy Neubert --- Colorado
"Refine neither on past nor future, for if you do, the present will pass you by."
Adrienne F. Raimer --- Wisconsin
"May I be bold in belief, consistent in character, lavishing in love, determined in discipline, faithful in friendship, honest in humility, committed in courage, thoughtful in thankfulness, clear in conviction, real in repentance, forthright in forgiving, firm in faithfulness, purposeful in praise, and above all else, forever grateful to God for His goodness and grace."
Brian G. Jett --- Kentucky
"Teach me, Father, to value each day,
To live, to love, to laugh, to play!"
Kathi Mills --- Sent in by Teresa Meyer --- Perth, Western Australia
"Doing your best is more important than being the best."
Mike Lermer --- Sent in by Brian G. Jett --- Kentucky
"Knowledge is a very desirable commodity and experience with new things is our primary tool in growth."
Lori Hard --- Nevada
"Work is either fun or drudgery. It depends on your attitude. I like fun!"
Colleen C. Barrett --- Submitted by Maegen Mac --- Michigan
"Work to show Him you can do all that you promised you would do."
Shelly Ann Scoffield --- Submitted by Julia L Portillo
"I will persist until I succeed."
Author Unknown --- Sent in by Jamie Guy --- Ohio
"Love is...looking into a woman's eyes, realizing all of your dreams could come true, and being totally willing to give it all up to make her dreams come true."
Jerry H. --- Pennsylvania
"In tragedy and despair, when a night seems to have fallen,
Hope can be found in the realization
That the companion of night is not another night,
The companion of night is day, that darkness gives way to light,
And that death rules only half of creation, life the other half."
Dean R. Koontz --- Sent in by Whisper --- Australia
"Without dreams, what else would we have to live for?"
Jasen --- Ohio
"Whenever you're feeling down, remember: Even Babe Ruth struck out 1383 times."
Author Unknown --- Sent in by Jenn --- Pennsylvania
"During these trying times, we should all come together as compassionate human beings and not as indifferent moral cowards, no matter what the circumstances. Be someone's Hero... We all need Heroes."
Joe A. Perez, a.k.a. "Old Salt" --- Texas
"If you ask God for something, anything, a second time ... It simply means you didn't believe he'd help the first time. Ask once - then give thanks."
Jim Mackey --- Oregon
"I never have a bad day ... at the most, an occasional bad moment, because God watches over me."
Jim Mackey --- Oregon
"If God closes the door on you, he'll always leave a window open."
Katherine
"In life I hope to be remembered by my kindness, not popularity. I hope to bring a piece of joy to someone's day, not a rude comment. I hope to dedicate my life to helping other, not to ignoring them. And I hope to make the world a better place, not to just exist."
Heather C., Age 17 --- Massachusetts
"The mystery of life isn't a problem to solve, but a reality to experience."
The Truthsayer --- DUNE by: Frank Herbert --- Sent in by Annique Ruiz
"No amount of financial compensation is enough to rob you of your life and health. Too often people lose sight of this fundamental truth and lose their lives in the desperate grasp for financial rewards. Happiness is it's own reward and is not found in monetary gain."
Lori Hard --- Nevada
"Teach me, Father, to value each day,
to live, to love, to laugh, to play!"
Kathi Mills --- Sent in by Teresa Meyer --- Perth, Western Australia
"Duty is the most sublime word in the English language. You can never do more, you should never wish to do less."
Robert E. Lee writing to his son
--- Submitted by an Alabamian
"The mighty oak was once a little nut that held its ground."
Melanie G. --- Florida
"There is no better way to thank God for your sight than by giving a helping hand to someone in the dark."
Helen Keller --- Sent in by Kirk Scherz --- Washington
"Faith is not believing God can, it's knowing that He will."
Anonymous --- Sent in by Jack Keithley --- Kentucky
"As five-fingered humans, we are all the same."
Douglas Spotted Eagle --- Sent in by Helen Bruner --- Indiana
"Wherever you go, there you are."
Thomas A. Kempis --- Sent in by Lee LeBlanc --- Florida
H.O.P.E.
Hold
On
Pray
Expectantly...
Unknown --- Sent in by Ralph Daniel --- Maryland
"God, give me a dream that allows me to fly and the faith to pursue it no matter how high."
Unknown --- Sent in by Tanja Madsen --- Norway
"Life is funny and trivial. Just when you seem to have everything under control, it throws you a curve ball. If you swing and miss, get back up. Concentrate and conquer the obstacle. Hit it out of the ballpark!"
Kenny Fung, Age 19 --- Florida
"Your life is precious and sacred; treat it and that of others accordingly."
F. Alan Nusso --- Florida
"The grass is not greener on the other side; learn to nurture and grow the one you have."
Shahira --- Western Australia
"Miracle... an act of God that answers the desperate prayer."
Nirvi --- India
"God sends miracles everyday! We just have to train our eyes to be aware of them!"
Molly --- Ohio
"God answers all prayers, its just sometimes he says no."
Giancarlo Arcesi --- Florida
"Some people complain because GOD put thorns on roses, while others praise HIM for putting roses among thorns."
Anonymous --- Sent in by Annice LeGrande --- Maryland
"Be not quick to anger. Also remember to show forgiveness to others. For this is the way to happiness and joy."
Lori Hard --- Nevada
"Only the biggest dreams have the power to move your mind and spirit."
Brian Tracy --- Sent in by Andrew Ho --- Malaysia
"Nothing is so potent as the silent influence of a good example."
James Kent --- Sent in by Jenn --- Pennsylvania
"Being defeated is often a temporary condition. Giving up is what makes it permanent."
Marilyn vos Savant --- Sent in by Kirk Scherz --- Washington
"What appears to be the end may really be a new beginning!"
Author Unknown --- Sent in by Brian G. Jett --- Kentucky
"One hour of life, crowded to the full with glorious action, and filled with noble risks, is worth whole years of those mean observances of paltry decorum, in which men steal through existence, like sluggish waters through a marsh, without either honor or observation."
Sir Walter Scott --- Submitted by Martha Varzaly --- Pennsylvania
"Don't just exist, LIVE."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Jenn, Age 19 --- Pennsylvania