I started finding humor in everything. I used to watch a lot of TV, and I finally figured I didn't need to watch TV to find funny stuff. I just watch the commercials. I mean, the commercials just blew my mind.

It's a lot more interesting to learn and discover real-life principles when they are revealed in the form of a story.

We begin to forgive by choosing to forgive . . . by deciding, not by feeling. Our feelings don't lead us to forgive. Most times, our feelings lead us the other way. That's why a person has to decide to forgive first. Our feelings always follow along behind our decisions.

When faced with a decision, many people say they are waiting for God. But I understand, in most cases, God is waiting for me.

Challenges are gifts, opportunities to learn.

It's time to stop letting your history control your destiny.

There are no hopeless situations, sweetheart, only people who have grown hopeless about them. You still have choices you can make.