Quotes from Wanda Brunstetter

I decided that my life was a gift from God, and my happiness was not dependent upon children, a husband, or any of the other things I had once thought were the source of happiness. It's about being able to accept the bitter and sweet parts of life.~Lois Troyer

John 11:43—44: "And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice,Lazarus, come forth. And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.

Our faith teaches us that when our time on earth is over, God will call us home no matter what. We just need to accept His will and move on with life.

to see what had happened. "Oh no," Elaine gasped. "It looks like a car hit someone's buggy! I hope no one is seriously hurt.

She knew she needed to quit worrying, stop being so indecisive, and place the matter in God's hands. He knew what was best for her and the children. For now, the best thing she could do was pray and wait on Him to give her clear direction.

I wish you would stop being so negative. I'm not being negative; I'm just facing the truth. The truth is you have a lot to learn about how God wants us to live, and unless you allow Him to fill your heart with joy and love, I'm afraid you'll be living less of a life than my crippled granddaughter.

If you are too busy to pray, you are busier than God wants you to be.

Worry is the darkroom in which negatives can develop.

Remember as you go about your day that you may be the only Jesus some of your friends, neighbors, and family will ever see.

Disappointments are like weeds in the garden. You can let them grow and take over your life, or you can rout them out and let the flowers sprout.

Prayer is the key to each new day and the lock for every night.

God gave people tear ducts for a good reason, and folks shouldn't be too stubborn to use them.