What science-fiction premises do is it gives you a "what-if" prism to look at the contemporary world with a wack on the side of the head.
If you don't have a test, you won't be able to have a testimony.
You have a right to your thoughts and feelings. Your feelings are always valid.
When we have peace in our hearts and minds, we draw peace into our lives.
It is not what you hear, it is where you listen from within yourself that gives meaning to the message.
Perhaps you went to bed last night thinking about the overdue bills, the lack of finances, the problematic people and situations you have to face. This morning you woke up. Did you give thanks? If you didn't, it is probably because you forgot that when praise goes up, the blessings come down. That should be enough to inspire you to be thankful.
When you are open to receive what God is able to do for you, you stop doing. You learn how to "Be still and know!" You know that your good is on the way, according to God's nature and willingness to give. You also put your faith in the fact that God is always on time.
Wit is the key, I think, to anybody's heart, because who doesn't like to laugh?
I used to collect charms and bracelets.
There are no random acts. . . We are all connected. . . You can no more separate one life from another than you can separate a breeze from the wind.
O constancy, be strong upon my side, Set a huge mountain 'tween my heart and tongue! I have a man's mind, but a woman's might.