A dog reflects the family life. Whoever saw a frisky dog in a gloomy family, or a sad dog in a happy one? Snarling people have snarling dogs, dangerous people have dangerous ones.― Arthur Conan Doyle

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Differences are not intended to separate, to alienate. We are different precisely in order to realize our need of one another. ― desmond tutu

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When we sin and mess up our lives, we find that God doesn't go off and leave us- he enters into our trouble and saves us.

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The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, not the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship; it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when you discover that someone else believes in you and is willing to trust you with a friendship. — Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Every man's life is a fairy tale written by God's fingers.

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The darker the night, the brighter the stars, The deeper the grief, the closer is God! _ Fyodor Dostoevsky

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Watch your manner of speech if you wish to develop a peaceful state of mind. Start each day by affirming peaceful, contented and happy attitudes and your days will tend to be pleasant and successful.

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God is in control, and therefore in EVERYTHING I can give thanks - not because of the situation but because of the One who directs and rules over it.

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There is hope for the future because God has a sense of humor and we are funny to God.

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Feeling the security and constancy of love from a spouse, a parent or a child is a rich blessing. Such love nurtures and sustains faith in God. Such love is a source of strength and casts out fear. Such love is the desire of every human soul. — David A. Bednar

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