“Forgiveness is a promise not a feeling. When you forgive other people, you are making a promise not to use their past sin against them.”

“Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.”

“Pregnancy seems designed to prepare you for life as a mother. You start making sacrifices nine months before the child is born, so by the time they put in an appearance you are used to giving things up for them.”

“My life used to be like that game of freeze tag we played as kids. Once tagged, you had to freeze in the situation you are in. Whenever something happened, I'd freeze like a statue, too afraid of moving the wrong way, too afraid of making the wrong decision. The problem is, if you stand still too long, that's your decision.When in doubt, do the next right thing.”

“I once heard someone say that prayer is more than words. It's a stance you take, a position you claim. You throw your body against the door to keep the demons from advancing and stay put until they go away.”

“No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.”

“No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, and show up.”