The battle for our lives, and the lives of our children, our husbands, our friends, our families, and our nation, is waged on our knees.

Have strength in yourself always .think and remember not just what you should do, but also what you want to do. (Ageha , Basara, Vol. 13)

If you want to determine if your thoughts are from the enemy or from God, ask yourself, 'Are these thoughts I’d choose to have?

Connecting with those you know love, like and appreciate you restores the spirit and give you energy to keep moving forward in this life.

I admire some people for their brilliance and I respect others for their strength. But I am indebted to those who can rekindle my spirit.

The battle for our lives, and the lives of our children, our husbands, our friends, our families, & our nation, is waged on our knees.

When you are discouraged, do not look down. Hold your head up high and you will see the face of God shining a light into your dark place.

Such a simple thing, kindness. Such a simple thing. A nice word of encouragement, given when needed. An act of friendship. A passing smile.

No matter how small you are or feel or think you are–live big. Yours is the only life of you, in this form, the world will ever have!

A genuine leader leads by examples only and listens to all but trusts only what he experiences himself than believing even the trusted ones.

When we forgive someone, it doesn’t justify what they’ve done. It releases them into God’s hands so He can deal with them.

You're not broken beyond repair there is hope. There is a God who knows all the pain you endure and will heal, protect and rejuvenate you.

The harder you fall, the heavier your heart; the heavier your heart, the stronger you climb; the stronger you climb, the higher your pedestal.

I think you'll be a great teacher," said Gary. That's his role in my life: blind encourager and ambassador of false senses of security.

Surround yourself with positive people who believe in your dreams, encourage your ideas, support your ambitions, and bring out the best in you.