Be a light, not a judge. Be a model, not a critic. Be part of the solution, not part of the problem.

Proactive people have a Circle of Concern that is at least as big as their Circle of Influence, accepting the responsibility to use their influence effectively.

Into the hands of every individual is given a marvelous power for good or evil—the silent, unconscious, unseen influence of his life.

Now think deeply. What would you like each of these speakers to say about you and your life? What kind of husband, wife, father, or mother would you like their words to reflect? What kind of son or daughter or cousin? What kind of friend? What kind of working associate? What character would you like them to have seen in you? What contributions, what achievements would you want them to remember? Look carefully at the people around you. What difference would you like to have made in their lives?

The wisdom literature of thousands of years of history repeatedly validates the reality that the greatest fulfillment in improving ourselves comes in our empowerment to more effectively reach out and help others. Quality of life is inside-out.

What would you like each of the speakers to say about you and your life?…

In the words of William George Jordan, "Into the hands of every individual is given a marvelous power for good or evil—the silent, unconscious, unseen influence of his life. This is simply the constant radiation of what man really is, not what he pretends to be."

In this dark world, the Lord Jesus gave us the task of passing on His love

Spread the love of God through your life but only use words when necessary.

How does light enter a house? If the windows are open. How does light enter a human? If the door of love is open.

It isn't enough to love; we must prove it.

Each time anyone comes in contact with us, they must become different and better people because of having met us. We must radiate God's love.