Ideals are like the stars - you can't touch them with your hands, but by following them you reach your destination.

Perhaps when we face our maker, we will not be asked, 'How many positions did you hold,' but rather, 'How many people did you help?

My brothers and sisters, do we remember to give thanks for the blessings we receive? Sincerely giving thanks not only helps us recognize our blessings, but it also unlocks the doors of heaven and helps us feel God's love.

Let us have the courage to defy the consensus, the courage to stand for principle. Courage, not compromise, brings the smile of God’s approval. Courage becomes a living and an attractive virtue when it is regarded not only as a willingness to die manfully, but also as a determination to live decently. A moral coward is one who is afraid to do what he thinks is right because others will disapprove or laugh. Remember that all men have their fears, but those who face their fears with dignity have courage as well.

Prayer continues to provide power--spiritual power. Prayer continues to provide peace--spiritual peace.

So frequently we mistakenly believe that our children need more things, when in reality their silent pleadings are simply for more of our time.

The power to lead is the power to mislead, and the power to mislead is the power to destroy.