“When we seek to understand what makes each of us different before we seek to be understood, we learn. Understanding fosters mutual respect for one another.”

“When you see something wrong and fail to do anything about it, even in the smallest effort, you accept the wrong.”

“Divisions in mankind are unnatural. They are man made.”

“We'd like to think that it is not our fault great men and women died fighting for the security of our nation and safety of our communities. But we know this not to be true. They commited their lives for us in instances where either we were too afraid to do it ourselves or failed to find alternate solutions on our own. We enjoy the fruits of their ultimate sacrifice and owe their families a heartfelt thanks and apology everyday.”

“We'd like to think that it is not our fault that great men and women died fighting for the security of our nation and safety of our communities. But we know this not to be true. They commited their lives for us in instances where either we were too afraid to do it ourselves or failed to find alternate solutions on our own. We enjoy the fruits of their ultimate sacrifice and owe their families a heartfelt thanks and apology everyday.”

“People of God are always people who care about other people and it always comes at some cost.”

“When we seek to understand what makes each of us different before we seek to be understood, we learn. Understanding fosters mutual respect for one another.”

“Understanding” is a word that I cherish. Understanding is what helps us to love before we judge. Understanding helps us to know more of ourselves and do the same to others.”

“Groom yourself and your life like a shrub. Trim off the edges and you'll be stronger in the broken places. Embrace the new growth and blossom at the tips.”

“Tree trunks are composed of layers of growth. Meaningful expressions are composed of layers of words. Say something meaningful.”