“You have to focus on what needs to be done – always do the right thing, not the popular thing.” David Cameron Fall 1861 – Confederate Capital, Richmond, Virginia: Elizabeth Van Lew walked a few blocks from...
“God grant me the courage to not give up what I think is right even though I think it is hopeless.” Chester Nimitz July 7, 1908 – USS Decatur, Batangas Harbor, Philippines: The USS Decatur, the first destroyer commissioned in...
“I wasn’t God’s first choice in China. I don’t know who was, probably a well-educated man. If God has called you to China or any other place and you are sure in your own heart, let nothing deter you.” Gladys Aylward 1931 – Yangcheng, China:...
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead September 1966 – Cal State University, Northridge: When 18-year-old, freshman Carol Bates arrived on...
“How it is isn’t how it has to be; it is simply how it is right now. Your possibilities are as limitless as your dreams.” James Richardson October 5, 1957 – Coalwood, West Virginia: Homer Hickam read about the Russians launching...
“A calling is not some carefully crafted plan. It’s what’s left when the plan goes horribly wrong. It is the thing you can’t not do.” Jeff Goins 1960s – Athens, Alabama: Susie Scott hated her childhood. She grew up on a farm in rural Morgan County,...
