Life advice quotes from the important people in your life

“For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11

“It’s not about cleaning; it’s about getting it clean.”

This is what my wife said to me early in our marriage when I was trying to help with the housework and had cleaned the bathroom. She walked in and looked around, and that’s what she said. It’s a great lesson for leadership. In any job, doing work is not the same as doing the work that needs to be done and doing it right.

“You can be better or bitter, but better is better than bitter.”

“Your family is more important than your job.”

“You will never regret living for God.”

“If you think you’re leading and no one is following, you’re just out for a walk.”

“It’s better to be proactive than reactive.” (Jack McMaster, usually when giving me advice related to parenting my own children)

“Sometimes it costs less to pay someone else to do it than it does to do it yourself.”

“The mind can absorb no more than the seat can endure.” (Pastor Jack McMaster on why he didn’t preach long sermons)

“Given the right circumstances, any one of us is capable of any failure”