Shannon L. Alder

"Reputation is what others think of us; character is what God knows of us. When you have spent what feels like eternity trying to repair a few moments of time that destroyed the view others once had of you then you must ask yourself if you have the problem or is it really them? God doesn’t make us try so hard, only enemies do."

"God is perceived by the heart, not by your reason. But what is reason? Your heart simplifying God’s guidance to fit your own needs."

"Faith requires following the power of a whisper."

"Never give up on someone with a mental illness. When "I"is replaced by "We", illness becomes wellness."

"The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't being said. The art of reading between the lines is a life long quest of the wise."

"If you were born with the ability to change someone’s perspective or emotions, never waste that gift. It is one of the most powerful gifts God can give—the ability to influence."

"No boundary or barrier surrounds the heart of a person that loves their self and others."

"The only real battle in life is between hanging on and letting go."

"Love doesn't make the world go 'round; love is what makes the ride worthwhile."

"Inspirational quotes are dances of light that shine in dark places during your life."

"The moon will guide you through the night with her brightness, but she will always dwell in the darkness, in order to be seen."

"God is going to send you someone that will rescue you. Then one day you will rescue them in return and together your story will rescue others. He has always been a God of rescues and a maker of warrior’s for his grace. You only need to believe that you are part of something greater than you know."

"I am not the moon orbiting around your planet; I am the sun that will burn through your frozen mind."

"After every storm, there is a rainbow. If you have eyes, you will find it. If you have wisdom, you will create it. If you have love for yourself and others, you won’t need it."

"There comes a time in your life when you have to choose to turn the page, write another book or simply close it."

"You are not what others think you are. You are what God knows you are."

"You will never find the real truth among people that are insecure or have egos to protect. Truth over time becomes either guarded or twisted as their perspective changes; it changes with the seasons of their shame, love, hope or pride."

"When you see people only as personalities, rather than souls with life missions to fulfill, you forever limit the growth and possibilities of what God has in store for another person."

"The moon will guide you through the night with her brightness, but she will always dwell in the darkness, in order to be seen."

"There comes a time in your life when you have to choose to turn the page, write another book or simply close it."