Normality is a paved road: It's comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow on it.

The leader demonstrates confidence that the challenge can be met, the need resolved, the crisis overcome.

Sometimes you succeed.... and other times you learn.

Courage is grace under pressure.

Remember no man is really defeated unless he is discouraged.

We stumble and fall constantly, even when we are most enlightened.

Despair gives courage to a coward.

I've always been impressed that we are here, surviving, because of the indomitable courage of quite small people against impossible odds.

Everyone recognizes that Stephen was Spirit-filled when he was performing wonders. Yet, he was just as Spirit-filled when he was being stoned to death.

I'm Catholic and I can't commit suicide, but I plan to drink myself to death.

Faith in God offers no insurance against tragedy. Nor does it offer insurance against feelings of doubt and betrayal. If anything, being a Christian complicates the issue. If you believe in a world of pure chance, what difference does it make whether a bus from Yuba City or one from Salina crashes? But if you believe in a world ruled by a powerful God who loves you tenderly, then it makes an awful difference.

You know, I was dealt a lot of bad hands.