Quotes about Reflection

Keep in mind that it is not enough that we should just read the Word. The object is that the words that are printed on the page would become indelibly written on our hearts. God never intended that we should merely get onto His Word-His intent is that the Word should get into us.

Gratitude is a lifestyle. A hard-fought, grace-infused, biblical lifestyle.

False humility and morbid introspection are, in fact, the opposite of brokenness, as they reveal a preoccupation with self, rather than Christ.

Anything you do to and for another person, you do it to and for yourself.

It was a great surprise to me when I discovered that most of the ugliness I saw in others, was but a reflection of my own nature.

No man is your enemy, no man is your friend, every man is your teacher.

Everything was going according to plan. What caught me off guard, however, was the fact that this eagerly awaited phase brought a sense of loss to me that triggered a whole new wave of soul searching I had not anticipated.

God never retires his image bearers.

Dean's eyes were studying me. You have a way with words. What kind of writing do you want to do? Articles for Dad's paper, to start. What do you want to write about? I paused, suddenly uncertain about how much to share. Dean's eyes were reassuring. When I know more, I'd like to write about deeper things.

Did people always have to wait for pestilence or war or tragedy to be shocked into forgetting about themselves?

Melancholy, indeed, should be diverted by every means but drinking.

The reason I like writing a memoir is because it isn't preachy.