by Kristene O'Dell | Jun 27, 2020 | Psalms of Ascent
“Get correct views of life and learn to see the world in its true light. It will enable you to live pleasantly, to do good, and, when summoned away, to leave without regret.” ~ Robert E. Lee As I write, I just returned from a trip to Arkansas with a friend. Our...
by Kristene O'Dell | Jun 15, 2020 | Psalms of Ascent
“The way to Heaven is ascending; we must be content to travel uphill, though it be hard and tiresome, and contrary to the natural bias of our flesh.” ~ Jonathan Edwards Next week, along with a friend, I am headed to Arkansas with a specific goal in mind....
by Kristene O'Dell | Mar 19, 2020 | Leadership
A leader is a dealer in hope. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte A month ago, it wouldn’t have occurred to us that we would witness the entire world come to an abrupt halt. No matter where we are on the scale of opinion, this quarantine experience is surreal. However, I’ve walked...
by Kristene O'Dell | Mar 13, 2020 | One Small Voice, Roots
“Pride is essentially competitive in nature. We pit our will against God’s.” ~ Ezra Taft Benson I saw a quote today by Elizabeth Elliot that spoke volumes. She said, “Maturity starts with the willingness to give oneself.” It struck at the core of what Father has...
by Kristene O'Dell | Feb 14, 2020 | Roots
“All things must come to the soul from its roots, from where it is planted. The tree that is beside the running water is fresher and gives more fruit.” ~ Saint Teresa of Avila The Greek word often used for [root] in the New Testament means this: to render firm,...
