There is an appropriate way to use your story, not as an excuse but as a testimony to God's ability to free you from the past.

Which of these statements creates more anxiety in you: 'There is no God' or 'There is no money'?

If you're the only hot dog stand in town, you're hot dogs don't have to be good.

Leadership isn't making all the decisions. It is making sure the right decisions are made.

Spiritual maturity is measured in terms of persevering faith, not perfect behavior

The health of your marriage tomorrow will be determined by the decisions you make today.

Authority does not equal competency.