Faith Adventureswith Ethan & Abby!

Reflections

Words & Thoughts are so important!

Inspiring Words to Live By

A collection of quotes that have shaped Joanne's heart and mission — words of faith, wisdom, and encouragement for every parent, educator, and child.

"For out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks! (What words are being captured by your child's heart?)"

— Matthew 12:34

"My life today is a reflection of the dominating thoughts I allowed to take up residence yesterday! (Proverbs 23:7)"

— Nancy Dufresne

"It's one thing to stop saying the wrong things, but you've got to start 'saying' the right things!"

— Joyce Meyer

"Do not separate yourself from what you just prayed. Don't doubt. Guard your words and thoughts to ensure they are not contrary to your prayer!"

— Pastor Craig

"Every time we yield to our minds, our spirit loses a skill!"

— Power of the Mind

"Fear is like dynamite. It starts off small and can explode into every aspect of your life!"

— Picture This

"What you think about, you bring about! Your words are a tell-tale sign of what you thoroughly believe."

— Terri Savelle Foy

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

— Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

"...a learned response that ultimately creates a lack of confidence. Fear causes unintended limitations to be formed and growth to be inhibited!"

— Fear Is...

"If we really want to love, we must learn how to forgive... We must make our homes centers of compassion and forgive endlessly!"

— Mother Teresa

"The Israelites carried their wrong-thinking into their freedom; taking 40 years for an 11-day journey. (What thoughts are limiting you?)"

— 40 Years Wandering

"My Passion is to help parents get their children rooted in the Word of God, with a focus on 'who' they are and 'who' they can be! #Identity.in.Christ"

— Joanne Bieler

I'd love to hear what words have inspired you! Send me a note so we can connect.

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