Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne, and myself founded empires; but upon what did we rest the creations of our genius? Upon force. Jesus Christ alone founded his empire upon love, and at this hour millions of men would die for him. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)
Category: Quotes
Words of wisdom, philosophy, encouragement and humor from various sources.
Quoted: Dennis Fisher on Working for God
The next time you face a huge task, remember that God is your strength. And when you encounter a seemingly insignificant one, determine to do it with excellence to the glory of God.
Quoted: Jewish Proverb on Gossip
Gossip can estrange the closest friends.
Quoted: Sydney J. Harris on Love and Hate
Love is difficult to sustain, not because it is a positive emotion, but because it is a complex one. Hate is easy to maintain for a lifetime because it is a simple one. Love might be compared to the building of a tall and elaborate sandcastle, taking many hours of painstaking effort, cooperation, balance, and… Continue reading Quoted: Sydney J. Harris on Love and Hate
Quoted: R. Kent Smith on Handling Criticism
There is always a thread of truth and reality in criticism, correct even if the criticizer is a jerk… Be better than all involved.
Quoted: Jay Jones on Personal Witnessing
The notion that someone is not “wired” to be a soul winner is nothing more than a placebo. When one is filled with the Holy Ghost, they are endued with power to become witnesses (Acts 1:8). To not share Christ is tantamount to having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof.
Quoted: Jay Jones on Soulwinning
Churches should have a built-in culture of soulwinning. If reaching the Lost is not a priority in preaching and teaching through the church, soulwinning cannot possibly be the expected outcome. A church not being active in the Great Commission relegates it to the Great Suggestion, and God is called a liar. Build a positive peer… Continue reading Quoted: Jay Jones on Soulwinning
Quoted: John J. Davis on God’s Willingness
Far too often we pray as if we must overcome God’s reluctance rather than seize upon His willingness. (John J. Davis, Paradise to Prison pg. 199)
Quoted: Herbert V. Prochnow on Decisions
There is a time when we must firmly choose the course we will follow, or the relentless drift of events will make the decision.
Quoted: Eleanor Roosevelt and Jay Jones on Friends
Eleanor said: Many people will walk in and out of you life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart. Jay said: …the others leave them on your back.