Quotes
As one who enjoys C.S. Lewis quotes (CS Lewis), I too have maintained a collection of my own life quotes quotes. Christianity has had a large impact on my attitude, both positively and negatively, and I find that Christians often miss the true meanings behind the messages of the Bible, and the love of God, and so I have recorded random thoughts regarding this and other topics of my life.
Feel free to reuse any of these inspirational quotes. I just ask that you leave the name attribution intact.
Sincerely,
James D. Maxon
A domino that falls years ago has the ability to tip the scales of the future.
~ James D. Maxon, 6-14-11
On your left hand, count your struggles. On your right hand, count your blessings. Fold them together and give thanks for a life well lived.
~ James D. Maxon, 3-28-11
To become a believer doesn’t mean to lose out on fun. An untainted laugh brings more joy than a hollow snicker. We merely choose to turn from the ways of deception, and follow on the path of truth.
~ James D. Maxon, 3-18-11
We can’t all be cheerleaders, athletes, doctors, actors, or famous musicians. But we can be what we were created to be, and that’s something special, unique, and irreplaceable.
~ James D. Maxon, 2-23-11
The Spirit of Christ is the only true salvation. That said, just because a man doesn’t have the right terminology, do you honestly believe the Spirit of Christ wont reveal itself to the heart of a Buddhist who is genuinely seeking?
~ James D. Maxon, 2-1-11
If time is food, then age has a big appetite.
~ James D. Maxon, 1-1-11
Heart isn’t something you find in soap operas and Harlequin novels. It’s that pure essence–sheltered deep inside–that occasionally makes its way to the surface. Give heed lest it ever trend to waste.
~ James D. Maxon, 12-10-10
Artists help us view the world in a new light. To see the common as uncommon and to take a fresh breath of renewed passion.
~ James D. Maxon, 12-7-10
If you hear a voice telling you it’s not enough. It’s never enough. Then you just might be sensing the pang of realization that there’s something more, something this earth cannot provide.
~ James D. Maxon, 11-27-10
Follow your personal convictions, but always be open to let God mold you should His voice take you in a different direction. Just be sure it’s His voice that’s speaking, not yours, not others.
~ James D. Maxon, 11-9-10
Let God be the one who defines you, not men.
~ James D. Maxon, 11-9-10
Legalism is like pouring motor oil on a delicious piece of steak.
~ James D. Maxon, 11-9-10
Sin is often fun during the act, but the bite will come later. Looking ahead can save you years of pain.
~ James D. Maxon, 11-5-10
Moving on is a hard process, but nothing is more important to our personal growth.
~ James D. Maxon, 10-14-10
Life is one big conundrum from beginning to end. What happens in between isn’t as important as how we react to it.
~ James D. Maxon, 10-14-10
If old doors are left open, sometimes it helps to talk to someone about getting them closed.
~ James D. Maxon, 10-14-10
Life is a sequence of holding on and letting go. Knowing which to do and when is the challenge.
~ James D. Maxon, 10-6-10
Last time I looked, the Doctor was the one who treated our sickness. Christians are at most a slightly more rehabilitated patient.
~ James D. Maxon, 07-15-10
Christians have taken the “be like Jesus” thing in the wrong direction. Being transformed in His image is not the same thing as taking His place of authority.
~ James D. Maxon, 07-15-10
My life’s aspirations are not to disprove what you believe, but to improve what I do.
~ James D. Maxon, 06-12-10
If you are right, you have nothing to lose. If you are wrong, you have everything to lose. If I am wrong I have nothing to lose. If I am right I have everything to gain.
~ James D. Maxon, 06-12-10
When we are born into this earth, we find ourselves in a foreign land. The time thereafter is spent searching for our way back home. In the end, we are either brought closer or pushed farther away.
~ James D. Maxon, 06-12-10
There is no irrefutable evidence in the land of life and decadence, which is why we call it belief. All we can do is seek for truths as best we can, and follow the path that hopefully leads us to life in the end.
~ James D. Maxon, 06-11-10
If God gets blamed when things go wrong, why do we get the credit when they go right?
~ James D. Maxon, 05-20-10
At some point you have to just trust that God is directing your path. Do all you can, and let Him do the rest.
~ James D. Maxon, 05-20-10
Be thankful with a little, strive to become better, and find contentment with where you are.
~ James D. Maxon, 05-20-10
Brooding only makes the pot boil faster.
~ James D. Maxon, 05-20-10
The more you fret the harder it is on you, and the harder it is on you the more you fret.
~ James D. Maxon, 05-20-10
Life is a series of doubts and attempts to resolve them.
~ James D. Maxon, 05-10-10
There is nothing that lies to us more than our innermost self. Nor is there anything which requires more painstaking change.
~ James D. Maxon, 05-10-10
It begins with a thought where actions hopefully follow and feelings find their way.
~ James D. Maxon, 05-10-10
There is no pit of vipers more deadly than those who claim to be believers.
~ James D. Maxon, 05-04-10
We were made to live forever, but thankfully not in these bodies.
~ James D. Maxon, 04-30-10
Preachers who focus on money are like David who counted his fighting men (2 Samuel 24). Both without the things of God at heart.
~ James D. Maxon, 04-29-10
The things we do and say today, make or break another day.
~ James D. Maxon, 03-31-10
Misery and unhappiness arises when we act with only our own best interest in mind.
~ James D. Maxon, 03-29-10
Beauty is what passes us by when we are in a hurry to live.
~ James D. Maxon, 01-21-10
Everyone thinks they deserve a place in paradise. But if we think about it, really think about it, we know deep down that none of us do.
~ James D. Maxon, 01-10-10
It’s God’s job to change my heart, watch over my situation, and guide my path. My only job is to allow Him to do His. So why is that so hard?
~ James D. Maxon, 01-08-10
Hatred has a tendency to keep us from moving beyond the surface.
~ James D. Maxon, 12-28-09
Telling a lie is like digging a hole. From the first moment the shovel hits the dirt there is an almost certainty that it will become deeper than ever imagined.
~ James D. Maxon, 12-28-09
When we over tolerate a thing, we often kill another.
~ James D. Maxon, 12-21-09
I’m less concerned about this generation leaving the world a better place than I am having them leave this world a better person.
~ James D. Maxon, 12-21-09
Men with good intentions are often detrimentally wrong; therefore, what makes us think we can do this on our own?
~ James D. Maxon, 12-09-09
If the world is my oyster, then where’s the jumbo sized butter and garlic platter?
~ James D. Maxon, 12-09-09
If all the peoples of the world united, wouldn’t there just be another Babylon?
~ James D. Maxon, 12-01-09
The value I assign myself means little. The value others assign me is impracticable. The value God gives me is everything.
~ James D. Maxon, 12-01-09
I measure myself and I come up short. I allow others to measure me and I come up even shorter. I allow the law to measure me and I am found wanting. But He who has saved me measures me by himself.
~ James D. Maxon, 12-01-09
Someday I will fly up high into the sky and find the place my joy resides. And with the keys you’ve given me, I will unlock the doors to eternity.
~ James D. Maxon, 11-25-09
The lazy get a free ride, the rich find loopholes, and the middle-man ends up chewing the bullet.
~ James D. Maxon, 11-13-09
There is none who better knows the wickedness of the heart than oneself. Therefore, it never ceases to amaze me how many believe they are good people.
~ James D. Maxon, 11-13-09
Ignorance is the food of many, and the world has had its fill.
~ James D. Maxon, 11-13-09
There are none more violent than those who insist peace is the answer.
~ James D. Maxon, 11-06-09
No matter what generation, year, or century, the tipping back and forth of the scales is always the same. The answers never fulfilled by men.
~ James D. Maxon, 11-06-09
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