When we can't bottle our tears up anymore, God catches every one in His bottle. God's catching every falling tear because He won't let us fall apart. Ann Voskamp anymorebottlecatch Change image and share on social
I have lived pain, and my life can tell: I only deepen the wound of the world when I neglect to give thanks the heavy perfume of wild roses in early July and the song of crickets on summer humid nights and the rivers that run and the stars that rise and the rain that falls and all the good things that a good God gives. Ann Voskamp cricketdeepenearly share on social
By default, most of us have taken the dare to simply survive. Exist. Get through. For the most part, we live numb to life - we've grown weary and apathetic and jaded... and wounded. Ann Voskamp apatheticdaredefault Change image and share on social
Romance isn't measured by how viral your proposal goes. The Internet age may try to sell you something different, but don't ever forget that viral is closely associated with sickness - so don't ever make being viral your goal. Ann Voskamp agecloselyforget share on social
Giving thanks is that: making the canyon of pain into a megaphone to proclaim the ultimate goodness of God when Satan and all the world would sneer at us to recant. Ann Voskamp canyongivegod Change image and share on social
The brave who focus on all things good and all things beautiful and all things true, even in the small, who give thanks for it and discover joy even in the here and now, they are the change agents who bring fullest Light to all the world. Ann Voskamp agentbeautifulbrave share on social
I think the fall in Eden was ultimately a failure to give thanks. Ann Voskamp edenfailurefall Change image and share on social
Pick up a yardstick to measure your life against anyone else's, and you've just picked up a stick and beaten up your own soul. Ann Voskamp beathavelife Change image and share on social
In a storm of struggles, I have tried to control the elements, clasp the fist tight so as to protect self and happiness. But stress can be an addiction, and worry can be our lunge for control, and we forget the answer to this moment is always yes because of Christ. Ann Voskamp addictionanswerchrist share on social