"Therefor I have learned that, though God is in control of the big picture, I am responsible for how I use my platform, whatever its size-at this moment in time - to influence others. Or whatever my age. Or whatever I am, or no matter what is going on in my life at any time. I have a platform that He can use for His good purposes and perhaps even the good of others - today."

"We all have stories to share. We all have life experiences that can bless the lives of others."

"Faith is like a muscle. You trust God for the small things and when He comes through, your muscle grows. This enables you to trust God for the bigger things, in fact, all things. "

"Whom we will work with and who will be our friends makes all the differece."

"That's a great blessing to give a child. To remind them, pray for them, and assure them that God has a great plan-in His terms and for His purposes-for their lives."

"I don't know anyone who is successful who didn't believe that he could do something well if given a chance - I am no exception."

"I don't know what the future holds, but I know who holds my future. That's what gives me hope and peace and is what I lean on, because each day is going to have enough trouble of its own. That's why we don't need to look to tomorrow; we need to worry about today and look to Him as He guides and directs our day. What can we do today that will have eternal consequences not only then but now; how can we affect people in a positive way today; what are the right decisions we can make today? I know that no matter what happens, there's a plan for it, and even though we don't always understand it all and why things happen the way they do, I know that one day it will all make sense as part of God's eternal plan for all of our lives."