When my dad founded our church, he used either a globe or a map of the world behind him. It was symbolic of what Christ said: to go forth and preach hope to the world. We believe in the cross, but we just continued with the globe.

Take time to make a difference. Don't just obsess about how you can make your life better. Think about how you can make somebody else's life better as well.

When you go through difficult times, make sure you pass the test. Don’t be stubborn and hardheaded. Recognize that God is refining you, knocking off some of your rough edges. Stand strong and fight the good fight of faith. God has called each of us to be champions; you are destined to win. If you will work with God and keep a good attitude, then no matter what comes against you, the bible says that all things – not just the good things in life, but all things – work together for your good.

Sometimes God will deliver you from the fire, and other times God will make you fireproof.

When we focus on or disappointments , we stop God from ringing fresh new blessing into our lives.

I don't believe we are supposed to go through life defeated and not having enough money to pay our bills or send our kids to college.

Let go of yesterday. Let today be a new beginning and be the best that you can, and you'll get to where God wants you to be.