Shanelle Ann

Be an Optimist who Hates what’s Evil [06-05]

Quote (June 5, 2020): "The optimist sees opportunity in every danger; the pessimist sees danger in every opportunity." (Winston Churchill)"Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.... He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn...." (Psa. 37:1-11)

Time Flies: Learn to Navigate it [06-04]

Quote (June 4, 2020): "Time Flies. It's up to you to be a navigator." (Robert Orben)"There remains, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God's rest also rests from their works, Just as God did. So let us therefore make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedience...""...for the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword..." (Heb. 4:9-13)

Causes worth Fighting For? || Treasure of Wisdom [06-03]

Quote (June 3, 2020): "There are still many causes worth sacrificing for, so much history to be made." (Michelle Obama)"... turn your ear to wisdom and apply your heart to understanding - look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God..." (Prov. 2:1-6)

Choosing an Attitude of a Loving Spirit [06-01/02]

Quote (June 1/2, 2020): "Attitudes are more important than Facts." (Charles R. Swindoll)"Love one another, for love comes from God... God is love..." (1 Jn. 4:7-10)"If you see a brother or sister commit a sin that does not lead to death, you should pray and God will give them life... We know that anyone born of God does not continue to sin..." (1 Jn. 5:16-21)

Life is Short: Shine Your Light [05-31]

Quote (May 31, 2020): "Let's go see the World." "The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Psa. 34:17-18)

If it Can’t be Done, Is it Worth Trying? [05-30]

Quote (May 30, 2020): "The question should be is it worth trying to do, not can it be done." (Allard Lowenstein)"... gentleness and self-control (Fruits of the Spirit), Against such things there is no law." (Gal. 5:23)

Wisdom || Light || Courage: DAVID [05-29]

Quote (May 29, 2020): "Half a man's wisdom goes with his Courage." (Thomas Jefferson)"God is light; in him there is no darkness." (1 John 1:5-7)"I am the light of the world, whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." (John 8:12)"For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness"... He made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God's glory..." (2 Cor. 4:6)

Choosing the Profitable Path comes with Obstacles... Rejoice! [05-28]

Quote (May 28, 2020): "If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere." (Frank A. Clark)"So FLEE youthful passions and PURSUE righteousness, faith (courage), love (fruits of the spirit), and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart." (2 Tim. 2:22)

Living Life ”Through” not ”Around” [05-27]

Quote (May 27, 2020): "The best way out is always through." (Robert Frost)"...For it is God who works in you to will and act in order to fulfill his good purpose. Do everything without grumbling or arguing so that you may become blameless and pure, "children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation." Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky." (Phil. 2:12-15)

Experience -> Thought -> Action [05-25/26]

Quote (May 25/26, 2020): "Experience is the child of thought, and thought is the child of Action." (Benjamin Disraeli)"If a man therefore keeps himself pure, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work." (2 Tim. 2:21)