I believe:

In a kind, loving, caring, and compassionate God.

In a God who does not expect perfection, but one who appreciates honest & sincere effort.

In a God who expects us to use the brains He gave us and to trust the wisdom that He instills in us.

In a God who wants us to simply try.

In a God who wants us to be the people He knows we can be. - i.e. honest, caring, sincere.

In honesty, but always being mindful of how it may affect others.

In using tact and diplomacy.

In using words wisely.

In judging each individual on their own character.

In equality and social justice.

In respecting others, but respect cannot be demanded - it can only be obtained by giving it back.

In helping others whenever and however I can.

In loyalty and commitment. - Anyone who has known me long enough has undoubtedly heard me say: "I may not always like the people I love." - This basically means that my loved ones will, from time to time, irritate me, frustrate me, make me angry - to the point of pulling my hair out by the roots, but unless they do something with the deliberate and malice intent on hurting me or someone I love, I will always stick by those I care about. My other famous line, which basically means the same thing is: "I don't always like my friends."

That a biological connection does not necessarily make people members of a family.

That your "brothers" and "sisters" do not necessarily have to have the same parents as you. - They just need to honestly love you, care about you, and always want what's best for you.

In good. - Yet I recognize and I am very aware of the many problems that exist in this world.

That good cannot exist without some bad.

That good can (and often does) emerge from bad and that what we often conceive as bad, really isn't.

There is a reason for everything, but often the reasoning goes beyond our comprehension level. - God understands why, we don't.

That each one of us has a particular purpose and a journey to follow.

That life is meant to be enjoyed, appreciated and made the most of.

That people are meant to be loved, valued, respected, encouraged, and never ever, ever taken for granted.