Quotes related to James 1:2-4
A lot of these guys come up and say, 'Man, you were my influence, the way you thrashed the drums.' They don't seem to understand I was thrashing in order to hear what I was playing. It was anger, not enjoyment - and painful.
— Butch Trucks
When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure.
— Peter Marshall
God will not permit any troubles to come upon us, unless He has a specific plan by which great blessing can come out of the difficulty.
— Peter Marshall
Lastly, it is not with us as with other men, whom small things can discourage, or small discontentments cause to wish themselves at home again ...7
— Peter Marshall
When we long for life without difficulty, remind us that oaks grow strong under contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure.
— Peter Marshall
When we long for a live without difficulties, remind us that diamonds are made under pressure and oaks grow strong in contrary winds.
— Peter Marshall
Life can be difficult, so have fun whenever you can to the glory of God.
— Peter Scazzero
Be willing to tolerate the discomfort necessary for growth.
— Peter Scazzero
I prefer the notions of seasons to stages when describing our life in Christ. We don't control the seasons; they happen to us. Winter, spring, summer, and fall come to us whether we like it or not.
— Peter Scazzero
We view conflict as a sign that something is wrong, so we do whatever we can to avoid it. We prefer to ignore difficult issues and settle for a false peace, hoping our difficulties will somehow disappear on their own. They don't.
— Peter Scazzero
Pain has an amazing ability to open us to new truth and to get us moving.
— Peter Scazzero
Mature spiritual leadership is forged in the crucible of difficult conversations, the pressure of conflicted relationships, the pain of setbacks, and dark nights of the soul.
— Peter Scazzero