Kindness In A Piece Of Chocolate Cake

"She knew that we were starving for more than just food.  And she did what she could in a way that we could understand and relate to… even if we were too young to fully grasp the greatness she was sharing with us – that real kindness isn’t something you have to pay a price for… it just is."

- An excerpt from The Unexpected Kindness of the Chocolate Cake Lady by Jessica on her blog Deliberate Legacies

There Is More Than One Way

"Faith has no expiration date.  Dreams can be cultivated a thousand different ways and fulfilled down the most surprising avenues.  Don’t let yourself or anyone else convince you otherwise."

- An excerpt from My Last Shot by Jason on his blog Connecting to Impact

Who Do You Claim To Be?

"Ask yourself today: Who do I claim to be? Does my life match up to that? Would people describe me this way? Would God describe me this way?

Don't take this as a guilt trip or depressing exercise. It's meant to be a catalyst for change. I would hate to go through life believing I'm one thing, when in reality my life screams I’m something else. If we evaluate everything else in this world, why would we not take the time for some self-evaluation?"

- An excerpt from Am I Really? by Matt on his blog Becoming Last

Spread Love Everywhere You Go

"Spread love everywhere you go: First of all in your own house… let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness; kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile, kindness."

- Mother Teresa

Where Are Your Eyes?

"Cautiously, I reach for my mask. As I lower the facade of lies, I feel the sunshine on my face. I can feel a connection with God so powerful and unique, like it's the first time. I no longer see the people around me, but I can feel their eyes on me. I do not care. My eyes are no longer on them, wondering what they are thinking of me, but instead on God."

- An excerpt from Behind the Facade of Lies by Marty on his blog Coffee with Marty