Forgiveness is manifested mercy; it is live in action - not love based on a feeling, but love based on a decision, an intentional choice to obey God.

When you pray be sure that you listen as well as talk. You have things you want to say to God but He also has things He wants to say to you.

When you are a thankful person it releases joy.

Freedom is not letting your yesterday affect your today.

If you refuse to be happy until you have no problems or challenges, you will probably never be happy!

Battles are fought in our minds every day. When we begin to feel the battle is just too difficult and want to give up, we must choose to resist negative thoughts and be determined to rise above our problems. We must decide that we're not going to quit. When we're bombarded with doubts and fears, we must take a stand and say: "I'll never give up! God's on my side. He loves me, and He's helping me! I'm going to make it!"

I encourage you to deliberately look for something to smile or laugh about every day, and be sure to share a smile or a laugh with someone else and brighten their day too!