Author Archives: claysmile

“It is not the critic who counts… the credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.” — Theodore Roosevelt Personal Note: Theodore Roosevelt once said, “It is not the critic who counts.  Nor the man who points … Continue reading →

“Stress in life comes from making things more important than they really are.  Failure comes from making things less important than they really are.” — Tony Robbins Personal Note: Whenever you start to worry about something, give yourself the “91-year-old” … Continue reading →

“Often in life, by not getting what we think we want, we arrive at a position to receive what we really desire.” — Author Unknown Personal Note: Who would have thought, back in 1996 when that girl broke my heart … Continue reading →

“Many miss the diamond in the lunch bag because they fell for the cubic zirconia in the Tiffany box. — Tony Gaskins, Jr.  Personal Note: Because of God’s spirit within you, you are a “diamond”.  Remember, other people’s opinions about … Continue reading →

“If you want to know your past life, look at your present conditions.  If you want to know your future life, look at your present actions.” — Warren Sanders Personal Note: I think about the kids who are in my … Continue reading →

“When faith replaces fear, success replaces failure.” — Tony Gaskins, Jr.   Personal Note: Never forget about the sinful lifestyle from which the Lord has rescued you.  That history of yours is part of your testimony of God’s amazing grace … Continue reading →

“Emotions are like waves. You can’t prevent them from coming but you can choose which ones you will ride.” — Author Unknown   Personal Note: There are times in each of our lives in which we wrestle with the waves … Continue reading →

“Any part of you that you do not embrace gives you low self-esteem.” — LaVida Jackson Personal Note: There is an older woman (who lives not far from my neighborhood) who has kids who have been falling into all kinds … Continue reading →

“Your fingerprint never fades from the lives you touch.” — Author Unknown Personal Note: There have been research studies that have shown that human thoughts and intentions can alter the molecular structure of water.  And since our human bodies are … Continue reading →

“If you really understood how poisonous negative thoughts are, you would immediately let go of all negativity as soon as they pop up in your mind.” — Author Unknown Personal Note: Always remember that you are only as strong as … Continue reading →