http://www.markpryor.org/journey Thoughts on Life and Leadership by Mark Pryor Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:58:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://www.markpryor.org/journey/?p=2175 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 ... http://www.markpryor.org/journey/?p=2174 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 http://www.markpryor.org/journey/?p=2173 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 http://www.markpryor.org/journey/?p=2172 Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect. It means that you've decided to look beyond the imperfections. ~ Clint Brown http://www.markpryor.org/journey/?p=2171 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 ... http://www.markpryor.org/journey/?p=2170 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 http://www.markpryor.org/journey/?p=2169 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 http://www.markpryor.org/journey/?p=2168 Church unity comes from corporate humility. ~ Leonard Ravenhill http://www.markpryor.org/journey/?p=2167 Sin will complicate your life in unholy ways. The blessings of God will complicate your life in holy ways. ~ Mark Batterson http://www.markpryor.org/journey/?p=2166