A Husband, a Father, a Son …

“I pray to be a good servant to God, a father, a husband, a son, a friend, a brother, an uncle,
a good neighbor, a good leader to those who look up to me, a good follower to those who are serving God and doing the right thing.”

~ Mark Wahlberg,
Actor, Producer, Businessman, Model, Rapper, Songwriter, Co-Owner – Wahlburgers,
Co-Founder – Performance Inspired & Founder – Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation

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Remaking God

“Man tries to remake God to conform to his own wishful thinking,
so that he can make himself comfortable in his own sins.”

~ William Franklin “Billy” Graham, Jr.,
Evangelist, Orator, Author, Radio Broadcaster – Hour of Decision,
Founder – Billy Graham Evangelistic Association,
Founder – Christianity Today, Founder – Decision, &
President – Samaritan’s Purse

A Tool to Open the Heart

“I think that comedy is such a tool to open the heart, to loosen up the muscles, to loosen up the brain.
God knew how important it would be to laugh because He said it is a great medicine,
and when used properly, it is the greatest of medicines.”

~ Chonda Pierce,
Comedienne, Author, Philanthropist &
Co-Founder – Branches Recovery Center

Recognized by Heavenly

“To receive man’s recognition, you will have to abide by man’s rules.
And man’s recognition might lead you to success, but it will never lead you to satisfaction.
Satisfaction comes only from being recognized by God.”

~ Sergio De La Mora,
Author, Founder & Pastor – Cornerstone Church

His Silence Never Equals Slumber

“We have no idea how busy God’s hands are even when His mouth seems closed.
Where God is concerned, silence never equals slumber.”

~ Beth Moore,
Evangelist, Author, Bible Teacher
& Founder – Living Proof Ministries

That Color on Purpose

“People are valuable regardless of the color of their skin.
You can be open about it and talk about it. You don’t have to pretend that you are not different,
but you can learn about those differences God didn’t say, ‘Ooh, I made you brown on accident.’
He made them that color on purpose. And if you do not have friendships with other races,
then ask God to bring you some. He will.”

~ Nicole C. Mullen,
Singer, Songwriter & Choreographer.

Doubt, Prayer & Miracles

“Leave doubt behind. Pray with confidence in Jesus’ name. Expect miracles. ”

~ Sid Roth,
Founder – Sid Roth’s It’s Supernatural!, Author, Talk Show Host & Telly Award (2010)

Divine Answers & Solutions

“God has answers and solutions. God has more answers than you have questions.
God has more provision than you have need, and God has more solutions than you have problems.”

~ Sarah Bowling,
Bible Teacher, International Speaker, Author, Pastor, Global Humanitarian & Founder – Saving Moses

Completely Forgiven

“Knowing that you are completely forgiven destroys the power of sin in your life.”

~ Joseph Prince,
Author, Co-Founder & Pastor of New Creation Church

Giving is A Really Big Thing

“Giving is a really big thing around Christmas, as well it should be.
Christmas is about giving, and it all stems from the greatest gift
the world has ever received – the gift of Jesus Christ.”

~ Monica Johnson,
Television Writer, Screenwriter, National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay (1985) &
National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay (1996)

The Incarnation of Perfect Love

“Christmas in Bethlehem. The ancient dream: a cold, clear night made brilliant by a glorious star,
the smell of incense, shepherds and wise men falling to their knees
in adoration of the sweet baby, the incarnation of perfect love.”

~ Lucinda Franks,
Writer, Journalist & Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting (1971)

One Night by the Christmas Tree

“Faith is salted and peppered through everything at Christmas.
And I love at least one night by the Christmas tree to sing and feel the quiet holiness
of that time that’s set apart to celebrate love, friendship, and God’s gift of the Christ child.”

~ Amy Grant,
Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Author, Media Personality,
Grammy Awards (6X), Gospel Music Association Dove Awards (22X)
& Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

You Are One of His Masterpieces

“You are God’s own masterpiece!
That means you are not ordinary or average;
you are a one-of-a-kind original.”

~ Victoria Osteen,
Co-Pastor, Author, Philanthropist &
Founder, Lakewood Church Women’s Ministry

Too Much, Sooooo Much

“God loves you too much to let you miss your destiny.”

~ Joel Osteen,
Pastor of Lakewood Church, Motivational Speaker & Author

An Equal Value

“All lives have an equal value.”

~ Melinda Gates,
Philanthropist & Co-Founder – Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

A Crisis, A Miracle

“Your crisis is God’s opportunity for a miracle.”

~ Marilyn Hickey,
Founder – Marilyn Hickey Ministries International
& Today with Marilyn & Sarah

Knowing You Are Loved

“If you enter this world knowing you are loved
and you leave this world knowing the same,
then everything that happens in between can be dealt with.”

~ Michael Jackson,
Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Dancer & Actor.

If We Would Just Hang on Long Enough

” God has promised to every single one of us that
even in our hardest times,
if we would just hang on long enough,
the blessing will come.”

~ Beth Moore,
Evangelist, Author, Bible Teacher
& Founder – Living Proof Ministries

Solutions & Promises

“There is nothing that you will face for which
God has not already provided a solution or promise.”

~ IV Hilliard,
Senior Pastor & Founder – New Light Christian Center

It’s Just That Amazing Love

“I am just so appreciative of God’s love.
It’s higher than any mountain,
wider than any ocean,
and wider than the whole universe.
His love is just that amazing!”

~ Fred Hammond,
Singer, Bass Guitar Player, Record Producer, Grammy Award (2008), Grammy Noms (12x),
Stellar Awards (4x), Stellar Noms (23x), Dove Awards (6x) & Dove Noms (6x)

The Whole World: All People

“Christ belongs to ALL people. He belongs to the whole world.”

~ William Franklin “Billy” Graham, Jr.,
Evangelist, Orator, Author, Radio Broadcaster – Hour of Decision,
Founder – Billy Graham Evangelistic Association,
Founder – Christianity Today, Founder – Decision, &
President – Samaritan’s Purse

Experience the Glory

“If we want to know God personally, to relate to Him intimately,
we must be prepared to receive and experience His glory.”

~ Ché Ahn,
Co-Founder & Co-Pastor of HRock Church, Founder – Harvest International Ministry,
Founder – International Chancellor of Wagner Leadership Institute & Writer

The Perfect Time to Celebrate

“Christmas is the perfect time to celebrate the love of God and family
and to create memories that will last forever.
Jesus is God’s perfect, indescribable gift.
The amazing thing is that not only are we able to receive this gift,
but we are able to share it with others on Christmas
and every other day of the year.”

~ Joel Osteen,
Founder – Lakewood Church TV,
Senior Pastor – Lakewood Church & Author

The One Gift We’re All Capable of Receiving

“God never gives someone a gift they are not capable of receiving.

If He gives us The Gift of Christmas,
it is because we all have the ability to understand and receive it.”

~ Pope Francis,
a.k.a. Jorge Mario Bergoglio
266th Pope of the Catholic Church

Rainbows Love

“I establish My covenant with you; and all flesh shall never again be cut off
by the water of the flood, neither shall there again be a flood to destroy the earth.”
God said, “This is the sign of the covenant which I am making between Me and you
and every living creature that is with you, for all successive generations;
I set My bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a sign of a covenant
between Me and the earth. It shall come about, when I bring a cloud over the earth,
that the bow will be seen in the cloud, and I will remember My covenant,
which is between Me and you and every living creature of all flesh;
and never again shall the water become a flood to destroy all flesh.
When the bow is in the cloud, then I will look upon it, to remember
the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh
that is on the earth.”

~ Genesis 9:11-16,
New American Standard Bible

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Seeking the Miracles Only?

“Don’t seek just the miracles…seek the Miracle Worker.”

~ Tiz Huch,
Pastor. Author. Speaker. Entrepreneur & Artist

He Gives Us Parables

“Jesus kinda fools around and gives you parables.
He doesn’t oftentimes say exactly what He means.
But, in Matthew 25, He’s very, very clear.
And He delineates what it takes to get into the Kingdom of Heaven
very, very clearly. And He says how you treat the least among us,
the least of our brothers, that’s how you treat Him.”

~ Juan Vargas,
Attorney, U.S. House of Representatives (2012–Present)
California State Senate (2010–2013),
California State Assembly (2000–2007)

When We’re in a Certain Season

“‘Seed-time and Harvest’ is God’s covenant law of sowing and reaping.
He will not break His covenant. There are things that God has for you
that don’t open up to you until you are in a certain season.”

~ Bill Winston,
Preacher, Author, Entrepreneur, Founder & Senior Pastor – Living Word Christian Center,
Founder – Joseph Business School, Founder – The Joseph Center®,
Fmr. United States Air Force Fighter Pilot, United States Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross Award,
United States Air Force Air Medal Award, United States Air Force Squadron Top Gun Award
Distinguished Alumni of Tuskegee University Award, Chicago Tuskegee Club Incorporated Heritage Award,
Tuskegee Airmen Chicago DoDo Chapter Award

IMPOSSIBLE is One of His Favorite Words!

“We forget that IMPOSSIBLE is one of God’s favorite words”

~ Max Lucado,
Writer, Speaker, Preacher & Author

Truly Love from The Soul

“Let us dream of tomorrow where we can truly love from the soul,
and know love as the ultimate truth
at the heart of all creation.”

~ Michael Jackson,
Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Dancer & Actor.

Will You Leave the Choice with Him?

“God always gives His best choice
to those who leave the choice with Him.”

~ Jim Elliot,
Clergyman

We Are One of His Greatest Creations

“I’m a people lover. I love interacting with different people
as I meet them, and I think people are one of God’s greatest creations,
I really do. They’re interesting and intriguing.”

~ Gladys Knight,
Singer, Songwriter, Actress & Businesswoman

When We Call Him

“Oh, I have never walked on water, and I have never calmed a storm.
Sometimes I’m hiding away from the madness around me
Like a child who’s afraid of the dark, but when I call on Jesus,
All things are possible; I can mount on wings like eagles’ and soar.
When I call on Jesus, mountains are gonna fall
’cause He’ll move Heaven and Earth to come rescue me, when I call.
Weary brother, broken daughter,
Widowed, widowed lover, you’re not alone.
If you’re tired and scared of the madness around you,
If you can’t find the strength to carry on
call Him in the morning, in the afternoon time
late in the evening. He’ll be there.
When your heart is broken,
And you feel discouraged,
You can just remember that He said
He’ll be there.”

~ Nicole C. Mullen,
Singer, Songwriter & Choreographer.

Christmas-Happiness

“Christmas now surrounds us, happiness is everywhere.
Our hands are busy with many tasks, as carols fill the air.”

~ Shirley Sallay,

True Love’s Reflection

“My brothers and sisters, true love is a reflection of the Savior’s love.
In December of each year we call it the Christmas spirit. You can hear it. You can see it. You can feel it.”

~ Thomas Spencer Monson,
Author

Lose Him?

“Have Spiritual guidance. Don’t lose God. There is a God. Trust me.”

~ Vic Damone,
Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Radio & Television Presenter

The Way CJ Said To

“But I will never stop helping and loving people the way Jesus said to.”

~ Michael Jackson,
Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Dancer & Actor.

Hearts Forever Outside

“They say, once you have a child,
your heart is forever outside your body.
I totally understand that now.”

~ Kristi Yamaguchi
a.k.a Kristine Tsuya Yamaguchi,
Ladies’ Singles U.S. Olympic Champion (1992), World Champion (1991 & 1992),
U.S. Champion (1992), World Junior Pairs Skating Champion (1988),
National Pairs Skating Champion (1989 & 1990),
& U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Inductee (2005),
Founder – Always Dream Foundation, Author,
Asian Excellence Awards (2008), Sonja Henie Award (2008),
Thurman Munson Award, Women’s Sports Foundation Flo Hyman Award,
& Great Sports Legends Award

Lives, Moves & Breathes

“Know that the Creator lives
and moves and breathes within you.
So those dreams? Risk them.
Those words? Write them.
Those hopes? Believe them.”

~ Elora Nicole Ramirez,
Author & Founder of Awake the Bones

Launching Pads Are Made of the Lowest Points

“Your lowest points are launching pads to God’s greatest promotions.”

~ Joseph Prince,
Author, Co-Founder & Pastor of New Creation Church

Belief & Prayer

“I’ve always been a religious guy, but not overly religious.
I’ve always believed in God and Jesus. I pray.”

~ Kevin Sorbo,
Screen Actor, Voice Actor, Director & Executive Producer

It’s Your Hour to Cherish

“Today will never happen again. Don’t waste it with a false start or no start at all.
Cherish each hour of this day for it can NEVER return. Welcome every morning with a smile.
Look on the new day as another special gift from your Creator,
another golden opportunity.”

Og Mandino a.k.a Augustine Mandino II
Author

The Greatest Gift

“Love is the greatest gift that God has given us. It’s free.”

~ Taraji Penda Henson,
Actress & Singer

You, Him & Everyone Else

“80% of people’s problems are about how they feel about themselves.”

“Stop being tormented by everyone else’s reaction to you.”

“Today, Lord, I am going to do my best with Your help and for Your glory.
I realize that there are many different people in the world with a variety of opinions and expectations.
I will concentrate on being a God-pleaser and not a self-pleaser or man-pleaser.
The rest I leave in Your hands, Lord. Grant me favor with You and with men
and continue transforming me into the image of Your dear Son. Thank You Lord.”

~ Joyce Meyer,
Author, Speaker

He Stuck With

“Everything that I have is by the grace of God, understand that.
It’s a gift…. I didn’t always stick with Him, but He stuck with me.”

~ Denzel Hayes Washington, Jr.,
Golden Globe Awards recipient (2x), Tony Award,
Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor and Best Actor

This Director is The Best

“How could you have had such a wonderful life as me
if there wasn’t a God directing?”

~ Maureen O’Hara a.k.a Maureen FitzSimons,
Actress, Singer, Oscar Award (2014, Honorary),
Ireland-American Fund Heritage Award (1991), National Cowboy &
Western Heritage Museum Western Performers Hall of Fame (1993)
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star & Golden Boot Award

Never Lost

“I have never lost my faith in God.”

~ Maureen O’Hara a.k.a Maureen FitzSimons,
Actress, Singer, Oscar Award (2014, Honorary), Ireland-American Fund Heritage Award (1991),
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Western Performers Hall of Fame (1993)
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star & Golden Boot Award

There’s Only One

“There is only One who is all-powerful, and His greatest weapon is love.”

~ Stan Lee,
Comic Book Writer, Editor, Publisher, Media Producer,
Television Host, Actor, & Former President & Chairman – Marvel Comics

Life is Like An Iceberg

“Life is like an iceberg. Ninety percent is under the water, invisible to the naked eye.
The only way to understand the supernatural world is through the Bible.
I don’t know how I existed without knowing God, or living in His love 24/7,
or experiencing His peace no matter what the circumstances, or gaining His wisdom in all of life’s choices.
I can honestly say, “I now have no fear of lack, sickness, or even death.””

~ Sid Roth,
Founder – Sid Roth’s It’s Supernatural!, Author, Talk Show Host & Telly Award (2010)

For That Chance

“If I can play a little part in the world’s healing,
and making it a better place than when I came,
then I just thank God for that chance.”

~ Mariska Magdolna Hargitay,
Joyful Heart Foundation – Founder & President, Actress, Miss Beverly Hills USA (1982),
Emmy Award (2006), Golden Globe Award (2005), Gracie Allen Award (2004, 2009, 2014),
Muse Award (2012), Prism Award (2007), Star on the Walk of Fame (2013)

His Love & Compassion

“It is a great consolation for me to remember that the Lord,
to whom I had drawn near in humble and child-like faith,
has suffered and died for me,
and that He will look on me in love and compassion.”

~ Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
a.k.a Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart,
Composer, Pianist & Violinist

Zero

“I’m nothing without God.”

~ Taraji Penda Henson,
Actress & Singer

Pay Attention to the Signs

“Surviving and thriving in the wake of my mothers loss,
I learned to believe in God. He has a plan, if you pay attention to the signs.
I am inspired by the absolute proof of miracles.”

~ Mariska Magdolna Hargitay,
Joyful Heart Foundation – Founder & President, Actress, Miss Beverly Hills USA (1982),
Emmy Award (2006), Golden Globe Award (2005), Gracie Allen Award (2004, 2009, 2014),
Muse Award (2012), Prism Award (2007), Star on the Walk of Fame (2013)

Equally Created

“I don’t want to get involved in the racial situation
at the expense of losing fans. I wouldn’t say anything too strong,
but I do know that God created us equal and we’re not living up to it.”

~ Jayne Mansfield
a.k.a Vera Jayne Palmer,
Actress, Model & Singer

The Capacity to Believe

“I’ve always believed in God. I also think that’s the sort of thing
that either comes as part of the equipment, the capacity to believe,
or at some point in your life, when you’re in a position
where you actually need help from a Power greater than yourself,
you simply make an agreement.”

~ Stephen King,
Novelist, Short Story Writer, Screenwriter, Columnist, Actor,
Television Producer, Film Director, Musician and Singer

Our Daddy

“No matter what your age is, or will be, YOU will always be the Creator’s ‘baby’,

His child, forever loved by Him. Beyond mistakes, errors & terrible things

He loves, He forgives, He corrects & He restores!

We are, forever, loved by Him.”

~ Michelle ‘Chaella’ Boddie,
Blogger, Visual Artist, Website Designer,
Christmas Decor Stylist, Author & Entrepreneur

~ Image via NAME HERE

In His Compassion

St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin, Ireland was built in honour of Ireland’s patron saint. Saint Patrick’s Cathedral stands adjacent to the famous well where tradition has it Saint Patrick baptised converts on his visit to Dublin.

“Before I was humiliated I was like a stone
that lies in deep mud, and He who is mighty came
and in His compassion raised me up
and exalted me very high and placed me on the top of the wall.”

~ Saint Patrick a.k.a “Apostle of Ireland”,
Missionary & Bishop

Casual and Meaningless Product

Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI

“We are not some casual and
meaningless product of evolution.
Each of us is the result
of a thought of God.”

~ Pope Benedict XVI
a.k.a. Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger