- the Bible
- Charles Kingsley
- Karen Glass
Moses answered the people,
"Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today.
The Egyptians you see today you will never see again.
The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still."
Exodus 14:13-14
I am always in awe and grateful to know that when God calls us to a task, it is HE that does the work.
We only need to be obedient by showing up!
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Little boys must take the trouble to find out things for themselves, or they will never grow to be men.
The Water-Babies
Charles Kingsley
p268
This reminds me of Charlotte's words: There is no education but self-education.
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We are not reading books merely to check off a list or to be able to say we have read them.
We are reading to grow as persons, to know more that we may understand more, and ultimately, it is to be hoped, to act according to our greater wisdom.
Consider This
Karen Glass
p90
I am a list maker and love to make lists and check them off!
I can totally relate to this quote.
It is a good reminder to me of the whole point of reading living books.
Although, yes, it is enjoyable, the greater goal is to be educated and awakened to higher thoughts in order that we may act in a more right manner.
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...a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him.
2 Peter 2:19b
Hmmmmm....what am I a slave to?
Also food for reflective thought!
That line from The Water Babies made its way into my commonplace too. :) Thank you for sharing!
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