“When little people are awarded big titles, egos get in the way, the absence of real leadership skills takes over, decisions fall to the strongest personality, and chaos becomes the norm. Elections that are predicated on popularity and money create this environment; government and HOAs come to mind.” Benson

“Too many leaders fail to grasp that there is a point when patience becomes lethargy and indecisiveness.” Dr. Bill Horton

“No political party can or ought to exist when one of its cornerstones is opposition to freedom of thought and to the right to worship God according to the dictate of one’s own conscience or according to the creed of any religious denomination whatsoever.” U.S. Grant, “Personal Memoirs of U.S. Ulysses S. Grant”

“Character assassination is the opiate of the gossiper.” Anonymous

“Men (and women) stumble over the truth from time to time, but most pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing happened.” W. Churchill

“Big moments don’t come to people who wait on big moments. Big moments are birthed out of being faithful in the seemingly insignificant, the non-glamorous, and the unexciting.” Acres of Diamonds” by Rev Jentzen Franklin

“As General Sickel lay seriously wounded with shattered limbs and loss of blood, he looked at his visitor and said, “Sir, you have the soul of a lion and the heart of a woman.” The visitor was General Joshua Chamberlain. “The Passing of the Armies”

“A little extra sleep, a little more slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest - then poverty will pounce on you like a bandit; scarcity will attack you like an armed robber.” Proverbs 24:33

“I have observed many leaders whose prudence and decision-making gave way to their feelings. Unfortunately, we as parents have participated likewise.” Benson

“Lord, help us to by-pass the barriers, cross over the obstacles, and avoid the minefields of life even though we are undeserving of your love, protection, and grace.” Benson