Christmas is more than a time of music, merriment and mirth; it is a season of meditation, mangers and miracles. Christmas is more than a time of carols, cards and candy; it is a season of dedication and decision.

Failure is not fatal. Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. It should challenge us to new heights of accomplishments, not pull us to new depths of despair. From honest failure can come valuable experience.

Christmas is more that a time of festivities, family, and friends; it is a season of generosity, gladness, and gratitude.

The pessimist borrows trouble; the optimists lend encouragement.

Do you depend on others for motivation - or can you motivate yourself?

Words, like tranquil waters behind a dam, can become reckless and uncontrollable torrents of destruction when released without caution and wisdom.

America needs fewer men obsessed with erecting fences of hate, suspicion and name calling.