Greatness

Not Many Mighty Are Called

A converted Hindu gave the following address to a number of his fellow countrymen: “I am, by birth, of an insignificant and contemptible caste—so low, that if a Brahmin should chance to touch me, he must go and bathe in the Ganges for the purpose...

Greatness, Humility, Praise, Service

The Reasons for J. C. Penney’s Success

On one occasion J. C. Penney was asked the reason for His success. He said, “Adversity, and Jesus Christ.”

Source: McHenry's Quips, Quotes & Other Notes, Raymond McHenry

Faith, Greatness, Trials

The Secret of America’s Greatness

French writer Alexis de Tocqueville, after visiting America in 1831, said “I sought for the greatness of the United States in her commodious harbors, her ample rivers, her fertile fields, and boundless forests—and it was not there. I sought for...

Greatness, Patriotism, Quote, Sin

The Best Man for the Job

President Lincoln had an early political rival named Edwin Stanton. He called Lincoln the original gorilla. When Lincoln was elected President he chose Stanton to be his secretary of war because he believed he was the best man for the job. At...

Forgiveness, Greatness, President, Quote

Thank You Captain

It is said that Napoleon once lost control of his horse and a private jumping into the path of the horse took control of it. Napoleon then said, “Thank you, Captain.” With that one word Napoleon promoted the soldier from the rank of private to...

Courage, Dedication, Greatness, Service

Forerunner to Success

A reporter once asked a bank president what his secret of success was. the president replied, “Two words.”

“And what are they?”

“Right decisions.”

“How are right decisions made?”

“One word.”

“What is that?”...

Greatness, Humor, Words

Christ May Come Before Your Sermon Is Finished

The great preacher F.B. Meyer once asked D.L. Moody, “What is the secret of your success?” Moody replied, “For many years I have never given an address without the consciousness that the Lord may come before I have finished.”

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Accountability, Faithfulness, Greatness, Rapture

Quotes on Success

“I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody.”—Abraham Lincoln

“Success is going from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm.”—Abraham Lincoln

“The most important single...

Dedication, Faithfulness, Greatness, President, Quote, Work

Serving the King

William Carey, who is called the “Father of Modern Missions,” served the Lord in India for many years. He gradually became very concerned about the attitude of his son, Felix. The young man had promised to become a missionary, but he reneged on...

Accountability, Dedication, Greatness, Missions, Service

Righteousness Is the Greatest Weapon

Napoleon made a mistake when he said that God is on the side of the strongest battalion. This statement has been proven wrong many times in the Bible and throughout history.

Abraham took 318 men and defeated 4 kings and their armies....

Accountability, Courage, Greatness