“All the tools, techniques, and technology

in the world are nothing—

without the head, heart, and hands

to use them wisely, kindly, and mindfully. . .”

—Rasheed Ogunlaru

“To live—

is the rarest thing in the world—

Most people exist—

that is all. . .”

—Oscar Wilde

“All of us

become discouraged—

tempted to say ‘this is the end’—

the finish—

But life—

it goes on—

It always has—

It always will—

Don’t forget that. . .”

—Robert Frost

“Optimism—

is the faith that leads to achievement—

Nothing can be done

without hope—

and confidence. . .”

—Helen Keller

While there’s life—

there’s hope. . .”

—Marcus Tullius Cicero

Life is short—

and you should be grateful—

for every moment that you have. . .”

—Mac (“Hope at Christmas”)

Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

Crown Media Productions

Based on the novel by Nancy Naigle

“So take a moment—

to think about where you’ve been—

where you are—

and where you could be—

and don’t be afraid—

Change is inevitable—

Change is how we grow. . .”

—Lauren’s Dad (“Christmas Town”)

TCT Productions

Hallmark Channel Productions

Lighthouse Pictures

Beth Crossbard Productions

Craig Anderson Production

“Waste your money—

and you’re only out of money—

but waste your time—

and you’ve lost

a part of your life. . .“

—Michael Leboeuf

“True success—

isn’t measured

by the size of your bank account—

but by the richness

of your life experiences. . .”

—Lachlan Brown

“Worry—

is the most ineffective use of your time—

The worrier attempts

to live in the future—

and that presents him (or her) with two problems—

The future isn’t here—

and the future isn’t his (or hers). . .”

—David Jeremiah