“As we let our light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.  As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence actually liberates others.”  Marianne Williamson

“There is nothing more dreadful than the habit of doubt.  Doubt separates people.  It is poison that disintegrates friendships and breaks pleasant relations.  It is a thorn that irritates and hurts; it is a sword that kills.”  Buddha

“To one of faith, no explanation is necessary.  To one without faith, no explanation is possible.”  Thomas Aquinas

“Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.”  St. Augustine

“Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire?”  Corrie ten Boom

“Centering prayer emphasizes purity of heart… humility and pure love leading to total self surrender.  it is a ‘heartfulness’ practice.”  Cynthia Bourgeault

“O Holy Spirit, descend plentifully into my heart.  Enlighten the dark corners of this neglected dwelling and scatter there Thy cheerful beams.”  St. Augustine

“The Word is pure magic.  It is a power that comes directly from God, and faith is the force that directs this power.”  Don Miguel Ruiz

“…prayer is our sometimes real selves trying to communicate with the Real, with Truth, with the Light.  It is us reaching out to be heard, hoping to be found by a light and warmth in the world, instead of in the darkness and cold.”  Anne Lamott

“There will come a time when you believe everything is finished.  That will be the beginning.”  Louis L’Amour