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The devil is a peace stealer, and he works hard to set us up to get upset. But we can learn how to change our approach so we don't live upset all of the time. And Jesus gives us the best example to follow. ”
Good intentions never change anything. They only become a deeper and deeper rut. ”
Anytime we step out boldly to make changes, we take a chance that we might fail. But the only way to get better is to try. ”
Everything is subject to change except God Himself. ”
I spent most of the early years of my walk with God focused on what was wrong with me. Most of us probably do that, hoping to change ourselves. ”
Teachers can change lives with just the right mix of chalk and challenges. ”
My father was a negative person. He actually taught me to be negative, if that makes any sense. I remember him saying: 'You know there's no point in expecting anything good to happen because it won't.' I grew up in such a negative atmosphere. ”
A lot of times, people feel that if they forgive the person who hurt them, then they will continue to take advantage of them or not take responsibility for what they did wrong. ”
For 25 years, I did take my responsibilities as a pleaser of others sufficiently seriously. ”
I always believe that if you feel good and look happy, you're always going to be beautiful. My one actual beauty trick is pretty cliche: Never, ever go to bed with your makeup on. ”