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“The pursuit of purity is not about the suppression of lust, but about the reorientation of one's life to a larger goal.”

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Dietrich Bonhoeffer

German pastor, theologian, philosopher, and member of the resistance against the Nazis. Born on February 4, 1906, in Germany, he was executed on April 9, 1945 in a concentration camp. more

“But an opinion that it is possible for the present generation to seize and use the property of future generations has produced to both parties concerned, effects of the same complexion with the usual fruits of national errour. The present age is cajoled to tax and enslave itself, by the errour of believing that it taxes and enslaves future ages to enrich itself.”

Believe Use Age Party Opinion Generations Effects Taxes Concerned Property Fruit Usual Future Generation Complexion

Author:John Taylor of Caroline

“God sees everything at once and knows what you are called to do. Our part is not to play God, but to trust God - to believe that our single, solitary life can make a difference”

Knows Believe Play Differences Making A Difference Trust In God Solitary Solitary Life

Book:The One Year Daily Insights with Zig Ziglar

Source: The One Year Daily Insights with Zig Ziglar

“I don't believe in Elvis I don't believe in Zimmerman I don't believe in Beatles I just believe in me.”

Believe Don't Believe Believe In Me Just Believe Zimmerman

Author:John Lennon

“Success is something you attract by the person you become. If you want to have more, you must become more.”

Ifs Want Persons

Author:Jim Rohn

“Extraordinary claim requires extraordinary proof.”

Claims Extraordinary Proof

Author:Carl Sagan

“We're stronger and braver TOGETHER. Do not let this world and this narcissistic culture make competitors out of the very people who are meant to be your comrades in arms.”

People World Together Culture This World Arms Stronger Meant To Be Competitors Narcissistic Comrade

Author:Beth Moore

“We need to see each child as a gift to be welcomed, cherished, and protected.”

Needs Children Protected

Book:The Blessing of Family: Inspiring Words from Pope Francis

Source: The Blessing of Family: Inspiring Words from Pope Francis

“When God says no, we are sometimes tempted to wonder if He loves us. In reality, it’s because He loves us, He sometimes says no.”

Ifs Sometimes Reality Wonder Tempted Unanswered Prayers

Author:Lysa TerKeurst

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