At the end of our lives, we step across the threshold or death and enter into a new and better world. I believe that. It's just that simple.

Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds.

God is the designer of the family.

Being humble means recognizing that we are not on earth to see how important we can become, but to see how much difference we can make in the lives of others

Let us never forget to pray. God lives. He is near. He is real. He is not only aware of us but cares for us. He is our Father. He is accessible to all who will seek Him.

You can be smart and happy or stupid and miserable. . . it's your choice

Go forward in life with a twinkle in your eye and a smile on your face, but with great purpose in heart.

Whatever you do, do well. Be good at it. Stand a little taller. Be a little stronger. Be a little better.

The major work of the world is not done by geniuses. It is done by ordinary people, with balance in their lives, who have learned to work in an extraordinary manner.

Gratitude is the beginning of wisdom. Stated differently, true wisdom cannot be obtained unless it is built on a foundation of true humility and gratitude.

Somehow forgiveness, with love and tolerance, accomplishes miracles that can happen in no other way.

The Holy God gives grace.

Beauty of music enlightens the soul and fills it with ecstasy.

Enjoying praise is in some people merely a civility of the heart--and just the opposite of a vanity of the spirit.

I have dogs in my house and much like teenagers at some point, they leave the parents. Even though they're in the same house, they live independently. I think that's how I live with the Chihuahuas.

Coming closer to home, there is so much of jealousy, pride, arrogance, and carping criticism; fathers who rise in anger over small, inconsequential things and make wives weep and children fear.

Security ... it's simply the recognition that changes will take place and the knowledge that you're willing to deal with whatever happens.

Economic and social misery increases in direct proportion to the size and power of the central government of a nation or state.

My dad sold encyclopedias and my mom worked in a factory office.

I think I loved you more that summer than I ever loved anyone.

If you have a bad day in baseball, and start thinking about it, you will have 10 more.