Like, with one arm I know I can surf, but competitive surfing can be really frustrating, and sometimes you don’t do as well as you want to. It can be discouraging at times. But whenever I do get frustrated, I just focus on God.
Losing an arm is kinda lame at one point, but at the same time, so much good has come out of it.
Love is bigger than any tidal wave or fear.
Strive to find things to be thankful for and just look for the good in who you are!
I’m actually not star-struck. I like to give people their own space and admire them from a distance.
I just try to be myself and not conform to something I’m not and just continue doing what I do. I just try not to think about the fact that I’m an inspiration for people.
I gave my heart to Jesus when I was five-years-old and since then it’s been a special relationship. To me it’s not a religion; it’s just talking to God, reading his word, and doing my best to honor him in everything I do.
I think passion is something that’s more powerful than even love. It’s something that you’re not willing to let go of, and you’ll work really hard to make sure that stays a part of your life.
Fear is something that can really hold us all back from different things in life. It’s important to notice what your fears are and try to conquer them.
I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ’plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Life is full of what-ifs. You can’t let it hold you back.
Here’s my advice: don’t put all your hope and faith into something that could suddenly and easily disappear. And honestly, that’s almost anything. The only thing that will never go away, that will never fail you, is your faith in God.
So maybe someone listening will be inspired to pick up a Bible or go to church and their lives will be better and richer as a result.
When I finally saw Timmy before my surgery, I started saying over and over again, “Get me water, get me water.
There’s always something to do. Especially if you love the sand and surf like I do. When there are no waves or when I am done surfing I like to pick shells.
They wanted to see the same Bethany they had known before – and frankly, I looked pretty changed. So I quickly set them straight: I was the same person on the inside.
Whatever your situation might be, set your mind to whatever you want to do and put a good attitude in it, and I believe that you can succeed.
For those who make Hawaii their home, aloha means much more than a hello and good-bye greeting. It goes way back to the old Hawaiian traditions, and it means a mutual regard and affection of one person for another without any expectation of something in return. Translation: it means you do something from the pureness of your heart.
My folks, checking their mailbox, were astounded to find thousands of letters awaiting them. How could they possibly.
I’m okay with doing interviews if you guys think that God can use me,” I told.
My dog Ginger passed away.