It is often said that to have a fulfilling life, three essentials are required: a clear sense of personal identity, a deep sense of faith and meaning, and a strong sense of purpose and mission. ~ Os Guinness

Man’s mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions. ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes

The word “homosexual” did not appear in the Bible until 1946. (Revised Standard Version).

Gay Pride was not born out of a need to celebrate being gay, but instead our right to exist without prosecution. So maybe instead of wondering why there isn’t a Straight Pride month or movement, straight people should be thankful they don’t need one.

80% of people’s problems are about how they feel about themselves. ~ Joyce Meyer

Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity. ~ Martin Luther King Jr.

Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re probably right. ~ Henry Ford

Blessed are the people who can give without remembering and take without forgetting.

Just because you feel fear doesn’t mean you can’t do it. Do it afraid! ~ Joyce Meyer

People will forget what you said; people will forget what you did; but people will never forget how you made them feel.

Being gay is not a Western invention; it is a human reality. ~ Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, because then you won’t have a leg to stand on.

Things turn out best for those who make the best of the way things turn out. ~ John Wooden

Pain makes you stronger, Fear makes you Braver, and Heartbreak makes you wiser.

It is strange that in our praying we seldom ask for a change in character, but always a change in circumstances.

If you are always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be! ~ Maya Angelou

In the U.S. Armed Forces more than 14,000 men and women have been fired over the last 17 years because of their sexual orientation. ~ Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, Dec 2010.

“Don’t let your worries get the best of you. Remember, Moses started out as a basket case” Some people are kind, polite, and sweet-spirited – until you try to sit in their pews. Many folks want to serve God, but only as advisers.

Homosexuality is found in over 450 species. Homophobia is found in only one. Which one seems unnatural now?

The Bible contains six admonishments to homosexuals and 362 admonishments to heterosexuals. That doesn’t mean that God doesn’t love heterosexuals. It’s just that they need more supervision. ~ Lynn Lavner

Life is not the way it’s supposed to be. It’s the way it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference.

You can suffer the pain of change, or suffer remaining the way you are. ~ Joyce Meyer

An old man said, “Erasers” are made for those who make MISTAKES. A youth replied, “Erasers” are made for those who are willing to CORRECT their mistakes. ATTITUDE MATTERS!!!

I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ. ~ Mahatma Gandhi

Character is doing what you don’t want to do but know you should do. ~ Joyce Meyer

Sometimes I’d like to ask God why He allows poverty, famine and injustice when He could do something about it … but I’m afraid He might ask me the same question. ~ L. Strobel

Everything happens for a reason, and sometimes the reason is that you’re not very wise and you make bad decisions.

The reward for conformity is that everyone likes you but yourself. ~ Rita Mae Brown

Under everyone’s hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved. ~ Andy Rooney

Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.