Quotes about Growth

We Christians tend to miss this. We banter about pledges to "change the world," "make a difference for Christ," "lead people to the Lord." Yet these are by-products of the Christ-focused life. Our goal is not to bear fruit. Our goal is to stay attached.

But there is no way we can move forward together if you're going to hold me hostage to the past.

How we handle our tough times stay with us a long time. (P68)

Yesterday's Chelsea would have made both children change before leaving the house. But today's Chelsea served her kids chocolate chip muffins and walked them to the bus stop, leaving a trail of glitter and crumbs.

Most people don't grow up. Most people age. They find parking spaces, honor their credit cards, get married, have children, and call that maturity. What that is, is aging.

A woman who is convinced that she deserves to accept only the best challenges herself to give the best. Then she is living phenomenally.

I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.

Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.

The sisters and brothers that you meet give you the materials which your character uses to build itself. It is said that some people are born great, others achieve it, some have it thrust upon them. In truth, the ways in which your character is built have to do with all three of those. Those around you, those you choose, and those who choose you.

She comprehended the perversity of life, that in the struggle lies the joy.

You are the sum total of everything you've ever seen, heard, eaten, smelled, been told, forgot - it's all there. Everything influences each of us, and because of that I try to make sure that my experiences are positive.

I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.