“You can't base your decisions on anyone's opinion but yours and God's.”

“Life is too short to be anything but real with the cast of characters God has placed in the story of your life. Love well, laugh often, and find your life in Christ. Don't hide away or be a follower. Be the wonderful unique person God made you to be, and know that your purpose will always be best when defined by your faith in him”

“The truth was this: Love is a decision.”

“Never be passive. Victories happen when you take charge of a game. You can't win by playing not to lose".”

“As long as he was breathing, God's greatest task for him was not yet finished. His highest purpose in life was still unfulfilled. ... God still had plans for him.”

“God stays awake all the time. In case we need to talk to Him about something.”

“This last year... I learned something about family. Like it's not about blood alone. It's being connected... it's growing up together and loving each other. It's believing in the same God and knowing you'd do anything for the person across from you at dinner.”