[UntoHim]

Thanks Mike for your input. At least I know you're paying attention!

To Mike and everyone: Please take special note that the title of the module is "Quotes and Quips" and not "Biblically sound and theologically correct Quotes and Quips". Most of the time I do try to put up a quote or quip that is indeed biblically sound and theologically correct, but sometimes I like to break up the monotony with something that is simply thought provoking (in the sense of provoking a novel view or way of interpreting a biblical or spiritual concept or passage) Sometimes I like to thrown in a little humor as well.

Also, in quoting any mortal human being, I am not promoting or even recommending all their views and understanding of the Bible, their interpretation of the Bible, their overall worldview, or approve or condone everything they have ever said or done throughout their lifetime. This should go without saying.....but I guess I need to say it anyway.

I consider Helen Keller to be one of the most amazing human beings in recent history. She also happened to be a believer. To be sure, she was not a "conventional" Christian. She apparently was a follower of Emanuel Swedenborg, who was anything but a conventional Christian. That being said, the fact that she was blind, deaf and mute since 2 years old, and became one of the most renown lecturers and writers of the 20th century, and was a believer, makes her quoteworthy in my view.

Finally, I think the quote in question should be taken as it was given - no more or no less than her own personal interpretation and take on Philippians 4:7.
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