If you put your faith in yourself and your abilities, intellect and dreams, then your foundation is only as strong as you are.

Disappointments will come and go, but discouragement is a choice that you make.

The task of the Church after Jesus' resurrection and ascension was to proclaim the forgiveness of sins to all nations.

When trouble comes, focus on God's ability to care for you.

Understand that it is often unwise to forgive face to face. This tends to make the other person feel 'put down' and make you look holier-than-thou.

Motherhood is a great honor and privilege, yet it is also synonymous with servanthood. Every day women are called upon to selflessly meet the needs of their families. Whether they are awake at night nursing a baby, spending their time and money on less-than-grateful teenagers, or preparing meals, moms continuously put others before themselves.

I hear people all the time say, well I read through the Bible last year. Well, so what? I'm all for reading through the Bible. But how much of that got on the inside, or did they just cover three more chapters today? I would never discredit reading the Scriptures, but it is important to meditate on it.