"I'm discovering that a spiritual journey is a lot like a poem.  You don't merely recite a poem, or analyze it intellectually.  You dance it, sing it, cry it, feel it on your skin and in your bones.
You move with it and feel its caress.  It falls on you like a teardrop or wraps around you like a smile.  It lives in the heart and the body as well as the spirit and the head."

                                                                                             ~ Sue Monk Kidd

"I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.  For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: 'The righteous will live by faith."

                                                                                            ~ Romans 1:16-17

"Usually, when the distractions of daily life deplete our energy, the first thing we eliminate is the thing we need the most: quiet, reflective time.  Time to dream, time to think, time to contemplate what's working and what's not, so that we can make changes for the better."

                                                                                        ~ Sarah Ban Breathnach

                                                                                         Simple Abundance

"Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.  Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.  For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.  Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.  Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around you waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.  In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.  Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.  And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests."

                                                                                                ~ Ephesians 6:10-17

"A women can take on the outer appearance of a godly women, but unless God is forming her inner character, the resulting woman will be counterfeit.  In our own strength we can at best become a dime store trinket.  Our goal should be to let the Lord mold us into the real gem."

                                                                                                    ~ Wanda Sanseri

"Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes.  Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfailing beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight."

                                                                                                                           ~ 1 Peter 3:20

" Christ says, 'Give me all... I want you.  I have not come to torment your natural self, but to kill it... I will give you a new self instead.  In fact, I will give you Myself.'"

~ C.S Lewis

"The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul.  The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.  The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart.  

The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes.  The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever.  The ordinances of the Lord are sure and altogether righteous.  

They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.  By them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward."

~ Psalm 19:7-11