“Tough times don't define you, they refine you. ”

“Most people like it when the pastor says, "family is priority." What they don't like very much is when the pastor actually chooses his own family as the priority over them.”

“Going to church is a beautiful act of humility. You are saying to the world, "I need God and His family.”

“Our weakness is an invitation to discover God's strength.”

“Dear church, John the baptist died for exposing the sins of others. Jesus died to actually pay for the sins of others.John was great, but we should not follow his model. Our model is Christ. So let...”

“Even if you feel wronged, respond right.”

“We can reach the goal but it is going to take an incredible amount of time and effort”

“No matter the amount of money a person may have , a dishonest way of life will cost him everything he has”

“What a poor life I have had if I am only remembered for the amount of money I made.”

“Dont feel ashamed of working hard! Believe that things will change.”

“Be believing, be happy, don't get discouraged. Things will work out.”

“Hearts will break and people will hurt you, darling. Her mother said. But when you let those people control your outlook on the life, you only allow them to have a greater hold on your happiness. O...”

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not de...”

“My interpretation can only be as inerrant as I am, and that's good to keep in mind.”

“When you translate the Bible with excessive literalism, you demythologize it. The possibility of a convincing reference to the individual's own spiritual experience is lost. (111)”