“Sometimes the Lord allows us to go through tough times so we learn to rely upon Him.”

“All the seeming "coincidences" .... were actually God catching me in his arms.”

“God promises to hear and answer our prayers, but he doesn't always answer the way we want him to.”

“If we praise God when things are tough, we show our trust in Him.”

“The luxury of relaxation ... is part of the healing process.”

“Jesus...remains in control of my circumstances, no matter the size of the waves.”

“When I say it's you I like, I'm talking about that part of you that knows that life is far more than anything you can ever see or hear or touch. That deep part of you that allows you to stand for t...”

“You know Balbec so well - do you have friends in the area?'I have friends wherever there are companies of trees, wounded but not vanquished, which huddle together with touching obstinacy to implore...”

“Things that matter are not easy. Feelings of happiness are easy. Happiness is not. Flirting is easy. Love is not. Saying youre friends is easy. Being friends is not.”

“We accept the love we think we deserve.”

“All Earthquakes and Disasters are warnings theres too much corruption in the world ”

“Its only when youre at the bottom of the ladder that you ascend.”

“No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.”

“I refused David Letterman's proposal of marriage for obvious reasons, but thanks for asking.”

“Why would I retire? Sit at home and watch TV? No thanks. I'd rather be out playing.”