My parents shared not only an improbable love, they shared an abiding faith in the possibilities of this nation. They read more

My parents shared not only an improbable love, they shared an abiding faith in the possibilities of this nation. They would give me an African name, Barack, or blessed, believing that in a tolerant America your name is no barrier to success.

By these things examine thyself. By whose rules am I acting; in whose name; in whose strength; in whose glory? read more

By these things examine thyself. By whose rules am I acting; in whose name; in whose strength; in whose glory? What faith, humility, self-denial, and love of God and to man have there been in all my actions?

There is one inevitable criterion of judgment touching religious
faith in doctrinal matters. Can you reduce it to practice? read more

There is one inevitable criterion of judgment touching religious
faith in doctrinal matters. Can you reduce it to practice? If
not, have none of it.

A faith is a necessity to a man. Woe to him who believes in nothing.

A faith is a necessity to a man. Woe to him who believes in nothing.

If you think you can win, you can win. Faith is necessary to victory.

If you think you can win, you can win. Faith is necessary to victory.

He who has faith has... an inward reservoir of courage, hope, confidence, calmness, and assuring trust that all will come read more

He who has faith has... an inward reservoir of courage, hope, confidence, calmness, and assuring trust that all will come out well - even though to the world it may appear to come out most badly.

Reason is our soul's left hand, Faith her right.

Reason is our soul's left hand, Faith her right.

Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. read more

Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe.

In faith there is enough light for those who want to believe and enough shadows to blind those who don't.

In faith there is enough light for those who want to believe and enough shadows to blind those who don't.