Diligence is not easy, but we can't reach our goals without it.

There is a big difference between hurt and harm. We all hurt sometimes in facing hard truths, but it makes us grow. It can be the source of huge growth. That is not harmful. Harm is when you damage someone. Facing reality is usually not a damaging experience, even though it can hurt.

When you encourage someone, it literally changes their brain chemistry to be able to perform... sends fuel to the brain.

Encourage literally came from "in courage." The courage is put "into" you from outside. Our character and abilities grow through internalizing from others what we do not possess in ourselves.

Spouses in healthy relationships cherish each other's space and are champions of each other's causes.

Dating is a give and take. If you only see it as "Taking," you are not getting it.

Don't go overboard in praising required behavior: 'We have only done our duty' (Luke 17:10). But do go overboard when your child confesses the truth, repents honestly, takes chances, and loves openly. Praise the developing character in your child as it emerges in active, loving, responsible behavior.