Don't judge a person by their past. They don't necessarily live there anymore.

You can't change how people treat you or what they say about you. All you can do is change how you react to it.

Church is not an organization you join; it is a family where you belong, a home where you are loved and a hospital where you find healing.

Anyone can stay true to your face, it's the people who stay true behind your back that really count.

Knowledge is like underwear. It is useful to have it, but not necessary to show it off.

If the grass looks greener on the other side, it is probably astroturf.

Appreciate those who love you. Serve those who need you. Forgive those who hurt you. Thank those who help you.

The words of the tongue should have three gatekeepers: Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary?

Life is too short to worry about stupid things. Pray. Trust God. Enjoy life. Don't let the little things get you down.

Let your dreams be bigger than your fears, your actions louder than your words, and your faith stronger than your feelings

Three principles of prayer: 1. Keep it honest. 2. Keep it simple. 3. Keep it up.

Why is the measure of love loss?

This moment will never ever come back, so create a memory and hold it tight.

The strictest justice is sometimes the greatest injustice.

You know, when you've established a certain thing, what can you do? You're stuck with it.

Love can melt the hardest heart, heal the wounds of the broken heart and quiet the fears of the anxious heart.

When you put your feet on the floor every morning, Hell should shake!

The most disrespected person in America is the black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the black woman. The most neglected person in America is the black woman.

Writing is not just the technical act of your fingers on the keyboard. Writing is living.

People have always said I have an old soul, and all my best friends are 10 to 15 years my senior.

Ezekiel says this, though, he's - God said to the prophet, he said I'm going to cause you to sit where they've sat.