These criminals represent us. One of them recognized Jesus for who he was and received him; Jesus promised that when he died he would be in heaven with him. The other man rejected Jesus and closed his heart. Unlike the first criminal, when he died he didn't go to heaven. He went to hell. In that sense, these two men on either side of Jesus are just like every person. We either embrace Christ as our Savior and spend eternity with him, or we reject him and say, 'I don't believe it. I'll have nothing to do with.' And these people spend eternity separated from him.

When you say, I don't know exactly what God is doing, but I know he's in control that's evidence you're trusting Him.

You might not think it now, but if you're one of God's children, you're going to figure it out by the end of your life God is good.

Do the things you used to do, and you'll feel the feelings you used to feel.

When we get bumped - we spill what we are full of - Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

When God promises, He's not saying, I'll try. He means, I can and I will.

Take a deep breath and take this to heart; God has nothing to do with broken promises. When He says, I promise, mark it down it's going to happen.