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“Unless I am convicted by Scripture and plain reason (I do not accept the authority of popes and councils because they have contradicted each other), my conscience is captive to the Word of God. I cannot and will not recant anything, for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. So help me God. Amen.”
Luther’s collected works, issued later under his supervision, give the closing words as, “Here I stand, I can do no other, so help me God. Amen.”
“Adversity is a good man’s shining time” ~ Edward Young
“Mission first. People always.”
The kingdom was quiet under [Asa]. 6 And he built fortified cities in Judah, for the land had rest; he had no war in those years, because the Lord had given him rest. 7 Therefore he said to Judah, “Let us build these cities and make walls around them, and towers, gates, and bars, while the land is yet before us, because we have sought the Lord our God; we have sought Him, and He has given us rest on every side.” So they built and prospered. 8 And Asa had an army of three hundred thousand from Judah who carried shields and spears, and from Benjamin two hundred and eighty thousand men who carried shields and drew bows; all these were mighty men of valor (2 Ch 14:5–8).
German philosopher Friedrich Hegel: "The only thing we learn from history is that we learn nothing from history."
George Santayana penned: "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."
― Winston S. Churchill
Four Laws
Compassion
Clarity
Courage
Character
King Hezekiah of Judah experienced “double trouble.” Isaiah 37 and 38 tells how his tiny nation was surrounded by the wicked Assyrians AND he was given a death sentence.
WHEN YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO PRAY:
Pray in partnership, 37:4
Pray without partiality, 37:14
Pray in private, 38:2
Pray with passion, 38:3.
As suggested by Michael Balchan
Wisdom - Know the game that you’re playing and how to play it well.
Self-mastery - Build good habits. Pause before responding.
Courage - Enables you to take action in the presence of fear.
Love - Being present, connected, genuine, and encouraging.
In addition, Michael shared five virtues from positive psychology that contribute to a sense of well-being: zest, hope, curiosity, gratitude, and love. Yes, love is so important that it makes both lists.
― G. Michael Hopf