Real optimism is aware of problems but recognizes the solutions, knows about difficulties but believes they can be overcome, sees the negatives but accentuates the positives, is exposed to the worst but expects the best, has reason to complain but chooses to smile.

Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings.

The regeneration of a sinner is an evidence of power in the highest sphere--moral nature; with the highest prerogative--to change nature; and operating to the highest result--not to create originally, which is great; but to create anew, which is greater.

Will someone else's life be brighter tomorrow, because of what you have done today?

Lose yourself in generous service and every day can be a most unusual day, a triumphant day, an abundantly rewarding day!

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

Giving is more than a responsibility-it is a privilege; more than an act of obedience-it is evidence of our faith.