Worship is an act that develops feelings for God, not a feeling for God that is expressed in an act of worship.

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I will not try to run my own life or the lives of others; that is God's business.

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Every human being, of whatever origin, of whatever station, deserves respect. We must each respect others even as we respect ourselves.

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There is hope for the future because God has a sense of humor and we are funny to God.

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Without christ, there is no Christian community. ― Lailah Gifty Akita

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To us, waiting is wasting. To God waiting is working.

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If the spark doesn't come, that's a pity; but we do not read the classics out of duty or respect, but only out of love.

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I was also raised to treat people exactly how I would like to be treated by others. It’s called respect. ― Keanu Reeves

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Respect is not fear and awe; it...[is]the ability to see a person as he is, to be aware of his unique individuality. Respect, thus, implies the absence of exploitation. I want the loved person to grow and unfold for his own sake, and in his own ways, and not for the purpose of serving me.Fromm

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Pain and trials are almost constant companions, but never enemies. They drive me into His sovereign arms. There He takes my disappointments and works everything together for good.

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