Spiritual Thoughts

  P ure gold does not fear the furnace. ~ Chinese Proverb I n this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while,  if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials so that the proof of your faith,  being more precious than gold  which is perishable, even though tested by fire , may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. ~ 1 Peter 1:6-7

W e must think every event has significance and contains a message that pertains to our questions. This especially applies to what we call "bad things." The challenge is to find the silver lining in the event, no matter how negative. ~ James Redfield   F or I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed in us. ~ Romans 8:18

A book holds a house of gold. -Chinese Proverb  The law of Your mouth is better to me than       thousands of gold and silver pieces.    -Psalm 119:72

All the gold in the world has no significance.    That which is lasting are the thoughtful acts        which we do for our fellow man.  -Adolfo Prieto And whoever gives one of these little ones  even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple,   truly I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward. -Matthew 10:42

O ur stumbling blocks are but            stepping stones to glory. -Len Richardson Y et God knows every step I take;   when He has tried me,      I shall come forth as gold.        -Job 23:10

T he problem is not that there are problems.    The problem is expecting otherwise,       and thinking that having problems is a problem.  -Theodore Rubin B ut He knows the way that I take;    when He has tried me,          I shall come out as gold. -Job 23:10 (ESV)

O ur stumbling blocks are but stepping stones to glory.   ~Unknown But He knows the way I take; when He has tried me,  I shall come out as gold. Job 23:10