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“If you want a baby, have a new one. Don't baby the old one.”

Work

This book examines the concept of dreaming as both a literal nighttime experience and a metaphor for personal ambition and vision. It considers how dreams shape our understanding of reality, influence decision-making, and provide insight into the subconscious mind. The text draws on philosophical and psychological perspectives to discuss the role of dreams in human life, without specifying a particular narrative or authorial background. more

Author

Jessamyn West

Jessamyn West was an American writer born on July 18, 1902, and died on February 23, 1984. Known for her profound portrayal of rural life in the American Southwest, West's works are characterized by humor and satirical insights into character and social change. more

“Do you want to be safe from the influence, ways, and lusts of the world and the flesh (I John 2:16)? From the sins which so easily entangles us (Hebrews 12:1)? Then delight in yourself in the Lord, in His provision, in His Word. Faithfully feed on the things that possess true substance and real meaning. When you remember that "all Scripture is given by inspiration by God and is profitable" (2 Timothy 3:16) and partake of such divine substance, then you are fed, you are led and you are safe!”

Source: Quiet Confidence for a Woman's Heart: The Power of God's Restoration and Healing

“By prolonged and continued fellowship, the sheep who follow nearby enjoy the shepherd's presence and become his familiar companions. To those closest to him, he shares the choicest portions of the food he's gathered. These happy and content sheep are never in danger. Why? Because they are near the shepherd!”

Inspiration Christian Enjoy Share Danger Familiar Companion Portions Sheep Closest Fellowship Shepherds Happy And Content

Book:Quiet Confidence for a Woman's Heart: The Power of God's Restoration and Healing

Source: Quiet Confidence for a Woman's Heart: The Power of God's Restoration and Healing

“A Christian is the highest style of man.”

Men Christian Style Highest

Book:Night Thoughts ... With notes ... by the Rev. C. E. de Coetlogon ... To which are added the author's poem on the Last Day, the paraphrase on part of the Book of Job [with other poems], and his life

Source: Night Thoughts ... With notes ... by the Rev. C. E. de Coetlogon ... To which are added the author's poem on the Last Day, the paraphrase on part of the Book of Job [with other poems], and his life

“Remarks such as 'great Australian', 'larger than life' are sometimes used where they are not appropriate. But in the case of Kerry Packer both of those descriptions are entirely appropriate. He was a great Australian, he was a larger than life character and in so many ways he left his mark on the Australian community over a very long career in business, particularly in the media and also that other great passion of his, Australian sport”