Faith is the art of holding on to things your reason has once accepted in spite of your changing moods

Faith is the art of holding on to things your reason has once accepted in spite of your changing moods

By these things examine thyself. By whose rules am I acting; in whose name; in whose strength; in whose glory? read more

By these things examine thyself. By whose rules am I acting; in whose name; in whose strength; in whose glory? What faith, humility, self-denial, and love of God and to man have there been in all my actions?

Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase.

Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase.

My parents shared not only an improbable love, they shared an abiding faith in the possibilities of this nation. They read more

My parents shared not only an improbable love, they shared an abiding faith in the possibilities of this nation. They would give me an African name, Barack, or blessed, believing that in a tolerant America your name is no barrier to success.

But the attitude of faith is to let go, and become open to truth, whatever it might turn out to read more

But the attitude of faith is to let go, and become open to truth, whatever it might turn out to be.

If fear is cultivated it will become stronger, if faith is cultivated it will achieve mastery

If fear is cultivated it will become stronger, if faith is cultivated it will achieve mastery

When faith is lost, when honor dies, the man is dead.

When faith is lost, when honor dies, the man is dead.

Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.

Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.

Faith is a knowledge within the heart, beyond the reach of proof.

Faith is a knowledge within the heart, beyond the reach of proof.