Often times God demonstrates His faithfulness in adversity by providing for us what we need to survive. He does not change our painful circumstances. He sustains us through them.

We must remember that the shortest distance between our problems and their solutions is the distance between our knees and the floor.

God is responsible for the consequences of our obedience, WE are responsible for the consequences of our disobedience

Basically, there are two paths you can walk: faith or fear. It's impossible to simultaneously trust God and not trust God.

It is not the trials in your life that develop or destroy you, but rather your response to those hardships.

Our willingness to wait reveals the value we place on the object we're waiting for.

From Genesis to Revelation, here's the central message: God Almighty, the Lord Jesus Christ, the Spirit of God, the Triune God is in control of all things, period.

Brokenness is God’s requirement for maximum usefulness.

An unschooled man who knows how to meditate upon the Lord has learned far more than the man with the highest education who does not know how to meditate.

You must never sacrifice your relationship with God for the sake of a relationship with another person.

We are the product of our thinking, so it is important that we choose carefully where to focus our mental energy.

If your brother can't 'old 'is own against a bunch of orphans, 'e'd best leave off playing 'azard altogether!

If we can let ourselves, all of us, be united by the simple fact of having a difference, we will be bigger and stronger and more powerful than anyone who might otherwise make us feel small.

What a dire time to be attracted to men.

In America, the term younger poet is applied with chivalric liberality. It can be used to describe anyone not yet collecting a Social Security pension.

Speed now illuminates reality whereas light once gave objects of the world their shape.

I always say African American history is the quintessential American story. It's about perseverance and resilience - something everyone can relate to.

There are no limits on your dreams if you're willing to work for it.

I prefer listening to talking, reading to socializing... I like to think before I speak (softly).

I know that my audience is largely women, so what I try to do a lot of times is address their issues.

I have always loved a window, especially an open one.