You must forgive the people who hurt you so you can get out of prison. You'll never be free until you do. Let go of hose wrongs they've done to you. Get that bitterness out of your life. That's the only way you're going to truly be free. You will be amazed at what can happen in your life when you release all that poison.

When Christmas doesn't fit your expectations of what the perfect holiday should be, think about how Joseph and Mary probably didn't think that manger was the perfect place for their child to be born. but look at what a perfect Christmas that turned out to be.

Sometimes what we think is a disappointment, is really God getting us in position to go to a new level.

We have to realize that our lives could be gone in a moment. There are no guarantees that we will be here at this time next year. Learn to live each day to the fullest. Don't complain. Don't focus on what's wrong. Be grateful for the opportunity to experience each day.

Rewards await you if you stay steadfast in your faith.

I believe God's keeping the records and I believe you will be rewarded even in this life; somehow, some way God will make it up to you.

You know, there is always times where you feel discouraged and things coming against you, but I don't know if I ever wanted to throw in the towel.