When we place ourselves in a position of judgment, then we turn ourselves into oppressors. Healthy self-esteem cannot exist side-by-side with oppression of any kind.

Self-esteem wasn't the issue for my parents or their parents. Survival was their primary goal.

Don't get me wrong. I'm happy to be your morning lollipop, but I need to eat, too.

It will generally be found that as soon the terrors of live reach the point where they outweigh the terrors of death, a man will put an end to his life.

A straightforward answer to a straightforward question will move you that much more forward in this world, that much faster.

Imitation is a necessity of human nature.

Brad Paisley has always been really great to me, and that's no secret.

When you have gained a victory, do not push it too far; 'tis sufficient to let the company and your adversary see 'tis in your power but that you are too generous to make use of it.

I've always been the kind of woman who had a man in her life even when he was the wrong man.

My Beloved One gleams like the lightning flash in the sky.

My worldview, my philosophy, my attitudes, my relationships, my parenting, my marriage -- everything has been transformed by my relationship with Christ.

Your Majesty, I am like you. I do no work. I do nothing, but I am indispensable.