Almost everything I’ve done is technically wrong, but Paul never mentioned the mistakes, only the corrective measures.

Talking to God should be part of every aspect of life, in times of peace as well as in every battle.

Choose criticism wisely, it might help you improve some elements of what you do.

To turn the tide of materialism in the Christian community, we desperately need bold models of kingdom-centered living. Despite our need to do it in a way that doesn’t glorify people, we must hear each...

Let us revolt against the nightmare, and work together for a kinder world.

The world is what you make of it

It often seems as though the silent, humble servant is secretly wiser and more discerning than the haughty master; yet through dutiful (and sometimes insecure) surrender he continues to serve and carry out petty orders...

The Lord doesn’t always make our paths smooth sailing, but He does make it possible to rise above adversity.

Sometimes our work as caregivers is not for the faint of heart. But, you will never know what you are made of until you step into the fire. Step bravely!

Johnny and I spoke a few times over the last week and I strongly encouraged him to sign with the Yankees. It is good to know that our lineup next year will include a natural...

The three pillars of life;faith, hope and love.

Failure is an arrow pointing the right direction.

You have to renew your mind with positive thoughts daily.

Time is your valuable treasure, use time for your own accomplishment.

If we keep our heads down, either out of defeat or loss or shame or tiredness… whatever the reason, we are going to miss the beautiful sun (and Son) that is right there in front...

Why wait? So precious is this life—this gift—this temporary blindness. Burn and drown and embrace the false dark, then grasp the unthinkable height of resulting joy. For in the end, in the light of truth...

Encouragement is the most effective way to change someone’s behavior. When you see the best in them you encourage them to become that and they will want to live up to your high opinion of...

To fight discouragement, remind yourself of the basics: I can write.I have the opportunity to do so. I love what I write. Now smile and be thankful.

Do what makes YOU happy. Focus on what brings YOU joy. Appreciate and do more things that make YOU smile. Live your life for yourself. You matter! You count! You’re deserving of true happiness! This...

To be optimistic is NOT a blind sentiment in regard to the reality of life; but a hopeful view for the present moment

The most beautiful, amazing and inevitable fact about life- Everything has a natural healing process.

When all has been said and done,When all the wealth has been amassed,When all the battles have been fought and won,When all the monuments have been built,All that remains is love – love for the...

We live by encouragement and die without it — slowly, sadly, and angrily.

You might as well be happy in WHO you’re, WHAT you have and WHERE you live. Joy and contentment is not found in possessions, people, places or professions. Christ alone is our sufficiency, and Christ...

The death of a dream is the day that you stop believing in the work it takes to get there.

But people need lift, too. People don’t get moving, they don’t soar, they don’t achieve great heights, without someone buoying them up.

There is one type of gambling which should always be encouraged. It is betting on goodness. When a person has wronged you, be good to him. If he adds insult to injury, double the bet....

A little knee time first thing in the day keeps u standing all day!

You were beautifully and wonderfully created with the skin of diamonds, so if you do break, you are still valuable.

We should teach our kids that they’re blessing and not a burden and that they’re valuable beyond what they can imagine – in God’s eyes, in the world’s eyes – that they’re purpose is so...

We need to care about beauty and not just the utility of our products because people are not only rational but also emotional. We need to treat people as whole people. This means caring about...

Stay focus and complete the journey.

For a permanent solution to easing tension and soothe the rough waters of the world that cause people to go to drugs, drinking, gambling, pornography, overeating, or anything that will give them some temporary relief,...

What we need is people who agree to sell and workable zoning and some local government encouragement.

But that was the thing about courage. Sometimes you had to fake it to feel it.

Until then we’re going to keep making memories like this, moments when we’re the only two people in the whole world. And when we get scared or lonely or confused, we’ll pull out these memories...

Teach them the quiet words of kindness, to live beyond themselves. Urge them toward excellence, drive them toward gentleness, pull them deep into yourself, pull them upward toward manhood, but softly like an angel arranging...

There’s only one power in the world great enough to help us rise above the difficult things we face: the power of God.

Encourage yourself, believe in yourself, and love yourself. Never doubt who you are.

Head up, heart open. To better days!

There are times when we find ourselves pitching downwards, out of control. Yet God is always nearby…

To be affirming and encouraging of others requires vulnerability on your part.

When you don’t have the strength on your own. God has angels on assignment fighting for you. God has not forgotten about you. You’re coming out healed, restored and transformed in Jesus’ name.

Thank you to everybody who voted for me, and to the British public for their encouragement over the last 17 years,

Dear Little Children, don’t ever give up on your dreams.

Frodo: I can’t do this, Sam. Sam: I know. It’s all wrong. By rights we shouldn’t even be here. But we are. It’s like in the great stories, Mr. Frodo. The ones that really mattered....

Before you can be effective in communication with ANYONE else, you must know who YOU are. It begins with you. Believe me when I say, I don’t need anyone’s approval in this classroom … I’m...

Relatives share the same bloodline, but FAMILY shares your successes, pains, ambitions, celebrations, failures, values, love and so much more. I realize that many friends have become Family and some relatives just are not. (Analogy:...

God shall supply my every need.

God knows exactly where we are and precisely where He wants us and He takes an active role in getting us there.