Elimination of illiteracy is as serious an issue to our history as the abolition of slavery.

Shelter Network's programs and services are a rainbow in the clouds for homeless children and adults.

Thank you, always say thank you; it's the greatest gift you can give someone; because thank you is what you say to God.

Cooking certain dishes, like roast pork, reminds me of my mother.

My mother said I must always be intolerant of ignorance but understanding of illiteracy.

The only way you can be a mark is if you want something for nothing. If you're greedy, you're set up.

I love the melodies in the Old Testament, how preachers highlight them when they read from the Scripture. But I was influenced forever by the New Testament. I love the Beatitudes, informing us that the meek shall inherit the earth.