Perry Noble Quotes

In my struggles with this issue, I finally grasped that facts are greater than how we feel. If we allow our feelings to determine what we think and how we behave, we will never escape the pit of despair and hopelessness that anxiety places us in. However, if we allow our minds to be shaped by facts, we can live a life that is full of hope and peace, despite our circumstances.

we can get so focused on our circumstances that we can't focus on Christ. That means we must make a choice: Will we focus on the size of our problem or the size of our God? The reality is, we can't do both.

Sex outside of marriage is a selfish act. It isn't about doing what's right for the other person; it's about satisfying a desire in ourselves. It doesn't come from a heart that genuinely cares for others but rather from a self-centered desire to manipulate them.

Jesus died on the cross not only so I wouldn't have to go to hell, but also to give me an abundant life on this Earth.

If you don't let your past die, then it won't let you live. Period.

Every number has a name! Every name has a story! Every story matters to God!

I finally has to accept the reality that my circumstances do not alter His character. Anyone can say, "God is faithful" when wonderful things are happening. But God is holy and God is good no matter what we're going through.

Leading with integrity is embracing honesty! We should always use our weaknesses to point others to Christ's strength.

am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God's love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow - not even the powers of hell can separate us from God's love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below - indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord. ROMANS 8:38-39 John

I don't think that God raised up Internet bloggers to call out wolves - who have an opinion and a website.

God's will is good, but it's anything but safe.

what gets our attention will ultimately determine our direction. If we are obsessed with stressful circumstances, we will constantly be overwhelmed. But if we are obsessed with Christ, we will overcome.

I don't understand how God can use bad things for good. I don't understand a lot of things about God. But when we can fully explain God, He ceases to be God. All I know is that He took a bloodstained cross and turned it into an empty tomb, and a God who can do that is worthy of my worship and trust.

The ISIS situation is not just "their problem to deal with in the Middle East," it's OUR PROBLEM because it involves people Jesus died for.

If you're not dead, God's not done.

He is not threatened by your circumstances or situation - He is a grave-robbing, water-walking, miracle-working, death-defying God, and He's able to pull you through anything you have to face in this life.

Jesus is greater than your biggest doubt.
Jesus is greater than your deepest regret.
Jesus is greater than your impossible situation.
Jesus is greater than your overwhelming circumstances.

Holiness and goodness are not what He does but rather who He is. And He can't cease to be who He is.

I once heard someone say that when we rationalize, we tell "rational lies.

The next time you see a sunrise, remind yourself, "God is faithful"
The next time you see a snow-covered mountains with their peaks pointing into the sky, remind yourself, "God is faithful"
The next time you see flowers that have burst into bloom because winter couldn't stop them from developing in the hidden places, remind yourself, "God is faithful"
The next time you hold a soft-skinned baby in your arms, remind yourself, "God is faithful

Every once in a while I have this thought, we've got to piss off the religious people. How are we going to do that?

Far too many people attend church not to meet with Jesus but rather to make an appearance.

Religion says, "Clean up your mess!"
Jesus says, "I cleaned up your mess!

Holding unforgiveness in my heart and expecting it to hurt my abusers was the equivalent of drinking poison myself and expecting it to kill the other guy. I thought I was punishing them, but in reality I wasn't doing any damage to them - I was only doing damage to my own soul and to my walk with Jesus.

I'm so glad He has been teaching me to define His goodness based on who He is, not on my own limited understanding of Him.

People who have a victim mentality - those who constantly tend to blame others - never walk in the victory Jesus promises.

The Bible says, "In him all things hold together" (Colossians 1:17, NIV). So if something is falling apart, it's because it's not in Him.

I wasn't a bad person who needed to become good ... I was DEAD and needed to be brought to life! (Ephesians 2:1-10)