If only you could see the whole picture, if you knew the whole story, you would realize that no problem ever comes to you that does not have a purpose in your life, that cannot contribute to your inner growth.

Life is a series of tests; but if you pass your tests, you look back upon them as good experiences.

I always have a feeling of awe and wonder at what God can do - using me as an instrument. I believe that anyone who is fully surrendered to God's will can be used gloriously - and will really know some things - and will probably be called self-righteous. You're called self-righteous if you are self-centered enough to think you know everything - but you may also be called self-righteous by the immature if you are God-centered enough to really know some things.

If you realize that those who do mean things are psychologically ill, your feelings of anger will turn to feelings of pity.

When you perceive that problems serve a purpose in your life, you will recognize that problems are opportunities in disguise.

Many people who say they have financial problems really mean that they want more than they need.

Take out the kernel of spiritual truth with any faith, and what is left is dogma.