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8/28/2014

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Today is the birthday of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.  He was born on August 28, 1749 and died on March 22, 1832.  He has many fantastic quotes but some stand out for me in particular.

"Dream no small dreams for they have no power to move the hearts of men."

"I love those who yearn for the impossible."

"The soul that sees beauty may sometimes walk alone."

"Correction does much, but encouragement does more."

"Knowing is not enough; we must apply.  Willing is not enough; we must do."

These quotes speak profoundly to the Christian journey.  If we are walking in the power of the Holy Spirit we should not be dreaming small dreams.  Let's move the hearts of men and women through our faithful witness to Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit.  Let's yearn for the impossible, because we know that with God all things are possible.  Let's be people who encourage others so that they can walk in hope.  Finally, let's put our faith into action.  It isn't enough to just know our faith academically.  We must apply it if it is to bear fruit in our lives.

"Jesus said to them: Because of your unbelief. For, amen I say to you, if you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you shall say to this mountain, Remove from hence hither, and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible to you."  (Matthew 17:20)
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Ellen Ann
8/28/2014 11:36:26 am

Once again, great words of wisdom! Thanks for sharing!

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Deacon Vernon
8/29/2014 01:05:50 am

Thanks Ann. I need to keep reminding myself of these things, and I figured that I may not be the only one who needs a reminder. I had recently come across words from Johann several different times so I decided to look him up yesterday. I couldn't believe it was his birthday. I thought it was a sign I should use some of his quotes.

Enjoy the remaining days of summer!

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