There will always be somebody more successful, more beautiful, more talented. You have to realize, you're not running their race. You're running your race.

I always try to put a seed of hope into people's hearts. I'm not there to teach them doctrine necessarily, but to let them know that God is a good God, and has a plan for their lives. Hopefully, that will restore their faith, or draw them into faith.

I DECLARE God is going before me making crooked places straight. He has already lined up the right people, the right opportunities and solutions to problems I haven't had. No person, no sickness, no disappointment, can stop His plan. What he promised will come to pass.

The truth is, somebody is always talking about you, so you have to let it go... if it's not a part of your God-given destiny.

You've got to send your words out in the direction you want your life to go.

When things are difficult, smile by faith. Don't wait until you feel better.

People will try to label you not good enough, too slow, too old, too many mistakes. You can't stop negative comments or prevent negative labels, but you can choose to not let them hold you back.