Shanelle Ann

Greater the Handicap, Greater the Triumph [09-10]

Quote (Sept. 10, 2020): "I believe the greater the handicap, the greater the triumph." (John H. Johnson)
James 1:2-4 -> Consider it pure JOY when faced with trials of many kinds. For the testing of our faith produces perseverance. With patience, perseverance will finish its work so that we may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 

Riches | Dreams | Life [09-09]

Quote (Sept. 9, 2020): "Make your dreams happen."
Prov. 22:1-4"A good name is more desirable than great riches;to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.
Rich and poor have this in common:The Lord is the Maker of them all.
The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.
Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honour and life."

Service of Others [09-07/08]

Quote (Sept. 7/8, 2020): "The best way to FIND yourself is to LOSE yourself in the Service of Others." (Mahatma Gandhi)
Heb. 10:1 -> The law is only a shadow of the good things that are coming - not the realities themselves. For this reason it can never, by the same sacrifices repeated endlessly year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship.
Psa. 1:1-3 -> Blessed is the man that walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the way of sinners, nore sits in the seat of the scornful.
But his delight is in the law of the Lord; meditating on it day and night.
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he does shall prosper.

Dwell in Possibilities [09-06]

Quote (Sept. 6, 2020): "Dwell in Possibility." (Emily Dickinson)
"With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." (Matt. 19:26)
"Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him." (James 1:12)

Excellence. [09-05]

Quote (Sept. 5, 2020): "Excellence is rarely found, more rarely valued." (Johann Wolfgang von Goethe)
Phil. 4:8 -> Whatever is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, commendable, if there is ANY EXCELLENCE, worthy of praise, Think on these things.
Phil. 1:9-10 -> ...Approving what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ.
2 Cor. 8:7 -> As you EXCEL in everything - in faith, speech, knowledge, in all earnestness, and in our love for you - see that you EXCEL in this act of grace also.
other Excellence bible verses:Dan. 6:3; 5:12; Tit. 2:7
"Even though I walk through the darkest valley,I will fear no evil,for you are with me;your rod and your staff,they comfort me." (Psa. 23:4)

Questions > Answers [09-04]

Quote (Sept. 4, 2020): "Sometimes questions are more important than answers." (Nancy Willard)
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." (Matt. 7:7)
"Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know." (Jer. 33:3)

”Never Give Up !” [09-03]

Quote (Sept. 3, 2020): "Never Give Up!"
"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." (Matt. 6:33)

Passion || Motivation || Reason || Discipline [09-02]

Quote (Sept. 2, 2020): "If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins." (Benjamin Franklin)
Romans 12v. 6 -> We all have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us...v.9 -> Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.

Miracle of the Lost Axe-Head [08-31/09-01]

Quote (August 31 / September 1, 2020): "A work of art is above all an adventure of the mind." (Eugene Ionesco)
2 Kings 6:1-7-> Miracle of the Lost Axe-Head. Elisha as Leader.

Success vs Failure: All things work Together for GOOD. [08-30]

Quote (August 30, 2020): "Success doesn't make you and Failure doesn't break you." (Zig Ziglar)
Romans 12v. 1-2 -> Present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is a reasonable service. Be not conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.v. 9 -> Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.v. 12 -> Rejoice in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer.