Success is determined by how little time you have to worry whether others are criticizing you, while being too focused to address them if they are.

Happiness will never flourish in a life bereft of optimism.

I understand (finally) that God does not REACT to prayers or petitions. He has ACTED. It is already done.

Why trade definite for a maybe?

Words, and faith, will only take you as far as your actions allow.

Depending on the strength of the relationship, level of communication and one’s tolerance for discord, many people are able to get past normal skirmishes unscathed.

Stop giving the best part of you to those unworthy of that gift.

In relationships, everyone makes mistakes. If you are forgiven for yours, don't take it for granted.

Truth be told, many couples spend more time planning the wedding and the honeymoon than they do preparing for the marriage.

Trying to change someone to suit your desires is a setup for disappointment.

No one should gain access to the important areas of your life if you are not absolutely sure they are there for good reason.

Every single immigrant we have, undocumented or documented, is a future American. That's just the truth of it.

I'm going to drink a Coor's Light, cause Bud Light don't pay me nothin'.

God’s word is the same, yesterday and today and a million years from now.

The highest condition of the religious sentiment is when. . . the worshiper not only sees God everywhere, but sees nothing which is not full of God.

How many are worried about a government shutdown? How many are more worried about it starting back up?

I'm a double bagger. Not only does my husband put a bag over my face when we're making love, but he also puts a bag over his head in case mine falls off.

The minute you become conscious that you are doing good, that's the minute you have to stop because from then on it's wrong.

Losing is like smoking. It's habit forming.

Don't get any big ideas They're not gonna happen.