I think America is going to have to think through whether it wants to uplift the political dialogue or advance an approach that divides and, frankly, can lead to violence.
Who can deny that much that passes for science and art today destroys the soul instead of uplifting it and instead of evoking the best in us, panders to our basest passions?
When one door closes another opens. Expect that new door to reveal even greater wonders and glories and surprises. Feel yourself grow with every experience. And look for the reason for it.
I went down on my knees and prayed to Almighty God for light and guidance and one night late it came to me this way. We could not leave (the Philippines) to themselves-they were unfit for self-government-and they would soon have anarchy and misrule over there worse than Spain's was. There was nothing left for us to do but take them all and educate the Filipinos, and uplift and Christianize them.
Of course I can do this. I'm pregnant, not brain-damaged. My condition doesn't change my personality.
Words are powerful vibrations, use words to uplift your spirits and heal yourself.
We have a problem. 'Congratulations. ' But it's a tough problem. 'Then double congratulations. '
If you can make a big impact on the global literacy problem, you can uplift a big portion of society.
A journey may be long or short, but it must start at the very spot one finds oneself.
If God is your partner, make your plans BIG!