The Journey

In 1887 the coffin of Abraham Lincoln was pried open to determine if it contained his body. What makes that act so remarkable is the fact that Lincoln’s body had rested in that coffin for 22 years. Yet, even more amazing is that 14 years later a rumor circulated again that Lincoln’s coffin was actually empty. The furor so gripped the land that the only way to silence it was to dig up the coffin–again. This was done and the rumor silenced when a handful of witnesses viewed the lifeless body of Abraham Lincoln.

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Winston Churchill exemplified integrity and respect in the face of opposition. The story is told that during his last year in office, he attended an official ceremony. Several rows behind him two gentlemen began whispering. “That’s Winston Churchill.” “They say he is getting senile.” “They say he should step aside and leave the running of the nation to more dynamic and capable men.” When the ceremony was over, Churchill turned to the men and said, “Gentlemen, they also say he is deaf!”

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Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. ~ Mark Twain

When a church practices a love for all people beyond mere words or platitudes, you can expect a great response and eager mobilization for the sake of the gospel. ~ Mark Deymaz

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Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It means that you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections. ~ Clint Brown

You can’t fulfill your destiny on a theory… it takes WORK. The word work is not an obscure Biblical concept; it appears in the Bible over 500 times. Often the simple answer to your prayer is: Go to work. What you believe doesn’t amount to very much unless it causes you to climb out of the grandstand and onto the playing field. ~ John Mason

When a milestone is conquered, the subtle erosion called entitlement begins its consuming grind. The team regards its greatness as a trait and a right. Half hearted effort becomes habit and saps a champion. ~ Pat Riley

No man ever achieved worthwhile success who did not, at one time or other, find himself with at least one foot hanging well over the brink of failure. ~ Napoleon Hill

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Church unity comes from corporate humility. ~ Leonard Ravenhill

Sin will complicate your life in unholy ways. The blessings of God will complicate your life in holy ways. ~ Mark Batterson