There is a vast difference between intellectual belief and the total conversion that saves the soul.

Confidentiality is the essence of being trusted.

Every day without exception - is a gift from God, entrusted to us to use for His glory.

Two conflicting forces cannot exist in one human heart. When doubt reigns, faith cannot abide. Where hatred rules, love is crowded out. Where selfishness rules, there love cannot dwell. When worry is present, trust cannot crowd its way in.

I'm going to Heaven just like the thief on the cross who said in that last moment: 'Lord, remember me.'

The unblemished ideal exists only in happily-ever-after fairy tales. Ruth likes to say, "If two people agree on everything, one of them is unnecessary." The sooner we accept that as a fact of life, the better we will be able to adjust to each other and enjoy togetherness. "Happily incompatible" is a good adjustment.

Out of pain and problems have come the sweetest songs, the most poignant poems, the most gripping stories.