Vision is the ability to see God’s presence, to perceive God’s power, to focus on God’s plan in spite of the obstacles.

Prejudice is a learned trait. You're not born prejudiced; you're taught it.

Worry is characteristic of the heathen, not the Christian.

The decision to give ourselves to others is a daily taking up of the cross.

Acceptance is taking from God's hand absolutely anything He gives, looking into His face in trust and thanksgiving.

While I wholeheartedly believe in choosing to approach every challenge with a great attitude, I don't mean that we should abandon authenticity and live in fantasyland.

Strength comes from choosing to fully trust, pray, and praise. Our circumstances may not change, but in the process we change.