Of course, we will face fear, experience ridicule, and meet opposition. 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.

Men take care not to make women weep, for God counts their tears.

Choose your friends carefully, for you will tend to be like them and be found where they choose to go.

When we ponder that vast throng who have died honorably defending home and hearth, we contemplate those immortal words, 'Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.' The feelings of heartfelt gratitude for the supreme sacrifice made by so many cannot be confined to a Memorial Day, a military parade, or a decorated grave.

Loving service anonymously given may be unknown to man-but the gift and the giver are known to God.

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

Christ instructs us to stand up bravely for our beliefs... He asks us to let our lights shine.