A man or woman is seldom happy unless he or she is sustaining him or herself and making a contribution to others.

God showed me that He could and would replace everything that was missing in my life, but that nothing could replace Him in my life.

Most people consider me an optimist because I laughingly state that I would take my last two dollars and buy a money belt.

You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great

People do not wander around and then find themselves at the top of Mount Everest.

When you plan and prepare carefully, you can legitimately expect to have success in your efforts. An optimistic, positive mind is far more likely to come up with creative solutions than a mind that dwells on setbacks and difficulties. Bottom line: expect success and you can achieve it!

Forgiveness takes the burden of hate, guilt, and bitterness off your back and, with a lighter load, you can climb higher and faster, and be much happier in the process.