Just because I understand does not mean I agree.

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?

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.

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.

No matter how worldly I became, there was always that one part of me that never forgot where I came from and how simple life was there.

Don't be managed by the likelihood of mishaps. Be motivated by the promise of favor!

That's easy, " Russell said. "Because everybody else in this here place is crooked as a dog's hind leg. ...

The government cannot love you, and any politics that works on a different assumption is destined for no good.

Explaining how much I you is like explaining how the water tastes from the drops of the rain

When you turn the construction of your life over to God, He'll build something beautiful.

For children preserve the fame of a man after his death.

The best place any Christian can ever be in is to be totally destitute and totally dependant upon God, and know it.

Some people like to hear and not see, so we have the radio. There are so many different ways that we can get and participate in the arts.

SkyClan's destiny is that we will never live in isolation from other cats. We're not like forest Clans, we can't shut ourselves off entirely from kittypets or rogues. And visitors will be welcome.

Any technology that does not appear magical is insufficiently advanced.

Taking it all in all, I find it is more trouble to watch after money than to get it.