There are others whose lives are blessed when a missionary serves, such as the members of his family who support him, pray for him, and try to live worthy of him.

Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds.

God is the designer of the family.

Being humble means recognizing that we are not on earth to see how important we can become, but to see how much difference we can make in the lives of others

Let us never forget to pray. God lives. He is near. He is real. He is not only aware of us but cares for us. He is our Father. He is accessible to all who will seek Him.

You can be smart and happy or stupid and miserable. . . it's your choice

Go forward in life with a twinkle in your eye and a smile on your face, but with great purpose in heart.

Whatever you do, do well. Be good at it. Stand a little taller. Be a little stronger. Be a little better.

The major work of the world is not done by geniuses. It is done by ordinary people, with balance in their lives, who have learned to work in an extraordinary manner.

Gratitude is the beginning of wisdom. Stated differently, true wisdom cannot be obtained unless it is built on a foundation of true humility and gratitude.

Somehow forgiveness, with love and tolerance, accomplishes miracles that can happen in no other way.

Tell me whom you frequent and I will tell you who you are.

PRESBYTERIAN, n. One who holds the conviction that the government authorities of the Church should be called presbyters.

If you talk to your body, it will listen.

Did Brother Zachariah just steal our cat?

I live in Jesus, on Jesus, with Jesus, and soon hope to be perfectly conformed to His likeness.

I try not to look back on my career.

Not doing things you can do is the whole point of laziness. Not doing something you can't do is just sensible.

Friendship is a miracle by which a person consents to view from a certain distance, without coming any nearer, the very being who is as necessary to him as food.

I have been writing now for over a week. I find it cleansing, refreshing; it is good for me.” (p.531)

No matter. The dead bird does not leave the nest.