“To write, you have to know how to act and know about directing. To act, you also need to know how to write and direct.” Quote by Tate Taylor
“Only when you find the courage to say something to someone that might influence a change in your behavior, does that behavior change.” DoeMightInfluenceBehaviorBehavior Change Author:Octavia Spencer
“We know longer live in a homogenous society, it is not black, white, Asian or Latin, it is a melting pot. Until we learn to assimilate and learn about other cultures, we will continue to have racism problems. Of course, there are other '-isms' as our ills. We have sexism, ageism, elitism, homophobia-ism, there are many -isms we have to overcome.” KnowsProblemCultureCoursesBlackWhiteRacismOvercomingLatinSexismPotAsianMeltingHomophobiaIsmsOther CulturesElitismBlack WhiteMelting PotAgeism Author:Octavia Spencer
“It's very seldom that we see the good of the South. There is a perception that Southerners are racists and everyone else in the nation is 'enlightened.' There is racism everywhere, and there is good everywhere.” NationsPerceptionRacismSouthEnlightenedRacistSoutherner Author:Octavia Spencer
“There is one thing about knowing history, and another in recreating it.” KnowingOne Thing Author:Octavia Spencer
“I would pray that I'd leave a legacy of faith, trust and joy. For the joy of the Lord has been my strength and song, and I praise Him.” Has BeensJoySongLordPrayingPraiseLegacyFaith Trust Author:Cliff Barrows
“I've been moved in recent days by Psalm 104:34-35: "I will sing to the Lord as long as I live. I will give praise to my God while I have my being. My meditation of him will be sweet. I will be glad in the Lord." And with my song I want to praise Him.” WantGivingLongSongLordMeditationSweetPraiseMovedGladPsalms Author:Cliff Barrows
“Within two years of my conversion, at a Bible conference at Mt. Hermon in California, I dedicated my life to the Lord for full-time service. And since then, I have been joyfully following in that path that He has led me on.” YearsHas BeensTwoLordPathFollowingConversionCaliforniaTwo YearsDedicatedConferences Author:Cliff Barrows
“My mother told me, "Memorize the hymnbook and the Psalms of David, and you'll find them to be the greatest help in preaching and sharing your faith with others." Mother was right. I can't see to read anymore, but "my meditation of Him shall be sweet" (Psalm 104:34). And He constantly speaks to me.” I CanHelpingMotherSpeakMeditationSweetPreachingPsalms Author:Cliff Barrows
“There is not a situation in life where there isn't a hymn and a Scripture to meet the need. I'm thankful for the Word of God, and I praise Him for the privilege of still being able to memorize.” NeedsStillsAbleSituationPraisePrivilegeScriptureWord Of GodHymnsSituations In Life Author:Cliff Barrows
“America is such a mess right now, and it's getting worse all the time. It seems as though the whole atmosphere of our nation - of unrest and unsettledness and need and struggle - is pointing to a most wonderful, opportune time to present the reason for our hope.” NeedsReasonWholeSeemsAmericaNationsStruggleWonderfulRight NowMessAtmospherePointingUnrest Author:Cliff Barrows