Do not be caught up in materialism, one of the real plagues of our generation-that is, acquiring things, fast-paced living, and securing career success.

Pride is concerned with who is right. Humility is concerned with what is right.

With pride, there are many curses. With humility, there come many blessings.

The greatest test of life is obedience to God.

The more we express our gratitude to God for our blessings, the more he will bring to our mind other blessings. The more we are aware of to be grateful for, the happier we become.

You are free to choose, but you are not free to alter the consequences of your decisions.

Some of the greatest battles you will face will be fought within the silent chambers of your own soul.

Thoughts lead to acts, acts lead to habits, habits lead to character - and our character will determine our eternal destiny.

When we put God first, all other things fall into their proper place or drop out of our lives.

The way to feel better about your own situation is to improve someone else’s circumstances.

Inspiring music may fill the soul with heavenly thoughts, move one to righteous action, or speak peace to the soul.

You've got to be a Lakers fan growing up in L.A. with all these championships.

You can call me an older woman - I don't mind that at all - just don't call me an old one, because I'm not.

What are you thinking about? What you focus on right now will tend to come into your life a little later. Here's your reminder to change your mind.

The axe of intemperance has lopped off his green boughs and left him a withered trunk.

I don't believe I can really do without teaching.

Did you know that the White House drug test is multiple choice?

For each of us, the only hope resides in his own efforts, in completing his own story, not in the other's interpretation. (63)

The joy that comes past hope and beyond expectation is like no other pleasure in extent.

The blues are the roots and the other musics are the fruits

A goal is simply a dream with a deadline.