We ... tend to evaluate others on the basis of physical, outward appearance: their "good looks," their social status, their family pedigrees, their degrees, or their economic situations. The Lord, however, has a different standard by which he measures a person. When it came time to choose a king to replace King Saul, the Lord gave this criteria to his prophet Samuel: "Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; ... for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart."

A quality person is someone with integrity. To be worthy of the highest trust is a noble attribute and compliment. You will need to maintain confidences. Certainly it is greater to be trusted than loved. Truly happy persons will always be totally honest in their dealings with their fellowman.

The direction in which we are moving is more important than where we are at the moment. Goal setting should cause us to stretch as we make our way.

The difference between those who are committed and those who are not is the difference between the words want and will.

Procrastination is a deadly weapon of human progress.

Often our self-esteem is bruised by criticism.

Adversity will surface in every life. How we meet it makes the difference.