The secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending; and to have the two as close together as possible.

When you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you. ~ Andy Rooney

Between World War II and 1993 about 100,000 troops were discharged for being gay, and lost their benefits as a result. ~ Julie Watson, Associated Press

I learned that what happened to me did not have to define who I was. My past could not control my future unless I allowed it to. ~ Joyce Meyer

Being negative only makes a difficult journey more difficult. You may be given a cactus, but you don’t have to sit on it. ~ Joyce Meyer

Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you’re climbing it. ~ Andy Rooney

If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present. ~ Lao Tzu

The wise man in the storm prays to God not for safety from danger, but for deliverance from fear. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Since the definition of “sin” is “missing the mark”, then missing out on who God created you to be is the greatest sin of all.” ~ Pastor Chuck Smith Jr.

All things in life are temporary. If things are going well, enjoy it, it will not last forever. If things are going wrong, don’t worry, it can’t last forever either.

When God takes something from your grasp, He’s not punishing you, but merely opening your hands to receive something better.

A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing. ~ George Bernard Shaw

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind. ~ Dr. Seuss

Whatever is worth doing is worth doing badly. ~ G.K. Chesterton (If you try to do it perfectly some of you will never start.)

You can’t change how people will treat you or what they will say about you. All you can do is change how you react to it.

When you are going through something hard and wonder where God is, remember the teacher is always quiet during a test.