[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fhGs1rUgUxqcMJfb9Jxuft1kPYAErDuJw92jeMxyc0JQ":3,"$fT1PTkhEdMC3GX3rop9rCqwBP9qPWaMldDJXgh79mA6c":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},72743,"Bruce Wilkinson","B",43,null,"bruce-wilkinson",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":100},[14,22,29,35,41,47,54,66,77,88],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},3587318,"The journey toward your Big Dream changes you. In fact, the journey itself is what prepares you to succeed at what you were born to do.",7,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":26,"source":27,"quote_tag":28,"commentary":9},2903876,"God’s power under us, in us, surging through us, is exactly what turns dependence into unforgettable experiences of completeness.",6,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":30,"quote_text":31,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":32,"source":33,"quote_tag":34,"commentary":9},2903874,"Not surprisingly, the place we’re most likely to experience testing is exactly where we struggle most to trust God.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":36,"quote_text":37,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":38,"source":39,"quote_tag":40,"commentary":9},2903852,"Our dreams, like the disciples’, are always too small. We are here to fulfill God’s dream – that we will bring Him glory through a remarkably abundant life. That’s how we find our greatest personal fulfillment, now and for eternity.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":42,"quote_text":43,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":44,"source":45,"quote_tag":46,"commentary":9},2903835,"In my experience, God rarely makes our fear disappear. Instead, He asks us to be strong and take courage. What is courage? As Ordinary discovered, courage is not the absence of fear; rather, it’s choosing to act in spite of the fear. You could say that without fear, you can’t have genuine courage.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":48,"quote_text":49,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":50,"source":51,"quote_tag":52,"commentary":53},2903824,"It’s never too late to act on your dream.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThe quote \"It's never too late to act on your dream\" is attributed to Bruce Wilkinson, a renowned author and pastor. Wilkinson's life was marked by a profound sense of purpose and resilience, having experienced a near-fatal car accident in 1991 that led him to re-evaluate his priorities. As he rebuilt his life, he became a champion of helping others discover and pursue their dreams.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nOn the surface, the quote seems to be a straightforward encouragement to take action. However, the hidden insight lies in the implicit acknowledgment of the fear that often accompanies delayed action: regret. Wilkinson is not merely saying that it's never too late to start; he's also acknowledging the emotional weight of past opportunities missed. This quote speaks to the human tendency to ruminate on what could have been, and the need to confront and overcome that regret in order to move forward.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, recognize that your fear of regret is often a more significant barrier to progress than any perceived lack of time. Rather than getting bogged down in what could have been, focus on what you can do in this present moment to take a step closer to your dream, no matter how small it may seem.",{"id":55,"quote_text":56,"author_id":5,"source_id":57,"has_image":18,"author":58,"source":59,"quote_tag":60,"commentary":9},2694696,"A moment of gratitude makes a difference in your attitude.",4,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[61],{"id":62,"tag":63},5671701,{"id":64,"tag_name":65},143,"positivity",{"id":67,"quote_text":68,"author_id":5,"source_id":57,"has_image":18,"author":69,"source":70,"quote_tag":71,"commentary":9},2694695,"Not surprisingly, the place we're most likely to experience testing is exactly where we struggle most to trust God.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[72],{"id":73,"tag":74},5671699,{"id":75,"tag_name":76},32153,"trust-in-god",{"id":78,"quote_text":79,"author_id":5,"source_id":57,"has_image":18,"author":80,"source":81,"quote_tag":82,"commentary":9},2694693,"A Dreamer is a person whose life is in motion.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[83],{"id":84,"tag":85},5671698,{"id":86,"tag_name":87},62737,"life-is",{"id":89,"quote_text":90,"author_id":5,"source_id":57,"has_image":18,"author":91,"source":92,"quote_tag":93,"commentary":99},2694690,"You are not an accident. You are one of a kind. Your big dream is from God, and its irreplaceable. And you were born to seize it and celebrate it every day of your life!",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[94],{"id":95,"tag":96},5671695,{"id":97,"tag_name":98},2093,"dream","**The Backstory**\nThis quote, \"You are not an accident. You are one of a kind. Your big dream is from God, and it's irreplaceable. And you were born to seize it and celebrate it every day of your life!\" is attributed to Bruce Wilkinson, a Christian author and speaker known for his work on faith and personal development. As a historian, I note that Wilkinson's life has been marked by significant personal and professional struggles, including a painful divorce and a period of spiritual crisis. This quote likely reflects his own journey of self-discovery and rediscovery of purpose.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe hidden insight in this quote lies in the tension between the idea that one's big dream is \"from God\" and the fact that many people struggle with feelings of inadequacy and doubt about their abilities. This paradox highlights the need to reconcile the idea of divine purpose with the messy, uncertain reality of human experience. Wilkinson is suggesting that our unique dreams and talents are not just a product of our own ego or ambition, but are instead a reflection of something deeper and more meaningful.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, take a step back and examine the assumptions you've made about your own abilities and passions. Ask yourself: \"What if my dreams and talents are not just a product of my own hard work, but are instead a reflection of something greater than myself?\" By embracing this perspective, you can begin to see your unique strengths and aspirations as a source of purpose and meaning, rather than just a personal preference or talent.",{"currentPage":101,"totalPages":102,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":103},1,5,10]