The difference between mercy and grace? Mercy gave the prodigal son a second chance. Grace gave him a feast.

A woman's heart should be so hidden in God that a man has to seek Him just to find her.

Stay strong! Your test will become your test-imony, your mess will become your mess-age.

Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. To these I commit my day.

Be patient. God is using today's difficulties to strengthen you for tomorrow. He is equipping you. The God who makes things grow will help you bear fruit.

Next time a sunrise steals your breath or a meadow of flowers leave you speechless, remain that way. Say nothing, and listen as Heaven whispers, "Do you like it? I did it just for you."

A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd.

Forgiveness is unlocking the door to set someone free and realising you were the prisoner!

Faith is not the belief that God will do what you want. It is the belief that God will do what is right.

Our prayers may be awkward. Our attempts may be feeble. But since the power of prayer is in the One who hears it and not in the one who says it, our prayers do make a difference.

If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it.

Daily love and kindness are the path to a happy life.

My roots were in acting. That's all I wanted to be. Even though my father was a radio comedian, it wasn't cool to say, at a young age, 'I want to be a comedian.'

At the moment, my mother is the only one left in Glasgow, although it's certainly my home.

Youth is in danger until it learns to look upon debts as furies.

I felt so lonesome, all of a sudden. I almost wished I was dead.

For there is nothing mysterious to a seaman unless it be the sea itself, which is the mistress of his existence.

It's fine to be sexy, but you can be sexy without licking a hammer!

In both cases, weakness and scruples had defeated strength and ruthlessness.

What peace can they have who are not at peace with God?

As I grow older, I constantly learn more.