#rage

The pursuit of joy in God is not optional. It is not an “extra” that a person might grow into after he comes to faith. It is not simply a way to “enhance” your walk with the Lord. Until your heart has hit upon this pursuit, your “faith” cannot please God. It is not saving faith. Saving faith is the confidence that if you sell all you have and forsake all sinful pleasures, the hidden treasure of holy joy will satisfy your deepest desires. Saving faith is the heartfelt conviction not only that Christ is reliable, but also that He is desirable. It is the confidence that He will come through with His promises and that what He promises is more to be desired than all the world. ↗

— John Piper

#everything #freedom #joy #life #peace

Build me up and I with you. For we are more one than two. ↗

— Deborah Day

#encourage #friendship #love #support #friendship

The best foundation for relationships to grow, flourish, and succeed is a deep-rooted friendship. ↗

— Jonathan Anthony Burkett

#inspirational #life #love #relationships #friendship

Encourage, lift and strenthen one another. For the positive energy spread to one will be felt by us all. ↗

— Deborah Day

#encourage #friendship #love #strength #support

For a permanent solution to easing tension and soothe the rough waters of the world that cause people to go to drugs, drinking, gambling, pornography, overeating, or anything that will give them some temporary relief, you can’t beat the support and encouragement of a friend. ↗

— Jonathan Anthony Burkett

#friendship #life #love #support #friendship

Gentleness towards self and others makes life a little lighter. ↗

— Deborah Day

#friendship #gentleness #kindness #friendship

Other cars resent me because I’m the best driver on the road, but I won’t have to put up with their honks much longer – soon my swing will be good enough for the golf course. ↗

— Bauvard

#golf #humor #road-rage #funny

The President also talked at length about how well the American economy is doing. Apparently, he got his information on this topic from his millionaire supporters. For the average working family, these are trying economic times. ↗

— Jose Serrano

#also #american #american economy #apparently #average

Thankfully, persistence is a great substitute for talent. ↗

— Steve Martin

#encouragement #humor #steve-martin #humor

You get to help people in ways that I can't even imagine. Hell, *you get to help people.* ↗

— Keith R.A. DeCandido

#nate #imagination