One who practices pure religion soon discovers it is more rewarding to lift a man up than to hold him down.

As children of God we are somebody. He will build us, mold us, and magnify us if we will but hold our heads up, our arms out, and walk with him.

God has given each of us one or more special talents....It is up to each of us to search for and build upon the gifts which God has given.

Through microscopic examination one can find in almost every life incidents or traits that can be destructive when they are magnified.

Constant criticism can wear one down and weaken knees.

A willingness to vocalize feelings. How important it is to be willing to voice one's thoughts and feelings. Yes, how important it is to be able to converse on the level of each family member. Too often we are inclined to let family members assume how we feel toward them. Often wrong conclusions are reached. Very often we could have performed better had we known how family members felt about us and what they expected.

Victories in life come through our ability to work around and over the obstacles that cross our path. We grow stronger as we climb our own mountains.