In our rough and rugged individualism, we think of gentleness as weakness, being soft and virtually spineless. Not so! Gentleness includes such enviable qualities as having strength under control, being calm and peaceful when surrounded by a heated atmosphere, emitting a soothing effect on those who may be angry or otherwise beside themselves, and possessing tact and gracious courtesy that causes others to retain their self-esteem and dignity. Instead of losing, the gentle gain. Instead of being ripped off and taken advantage of, they come out ahead!

God seems to reward us with good, delightful experiences when we move with joy through the less-than-delightful times.

Let your life yield a sweet, winsome melody that this old world needs so desperately. Yes you can if you will.

No, the thing that makes for greatness is determination, persisting in the right direction over the long haul, following your dream, staying at the task.

We continually encounter hardships. People disappoint us. We disappoint ourselves. But God is constant and compassionate. We are not alone. He cares. Against all reason, the transcendent God loves us so much that He has committed Himself to us.

Humility - the discipline of putting others ahead of self, the choice to value others above self - is, at its core, a matter of faith.

A story without context is like a diamond without a mounting. The stone may be beautiful lying loose on a table, but when it is carefully mounted in the right setting it can dazzle you with its brilliance and sparkling beauty.