Christians believe that God is everywhere and is involved in our lives at every moment, whether we publicly acknowledge God or not.

Hope is a decision we make, a choice to believe that God can take the adversity, the disappointment, the heartache, and the pain of our journeys and use these to accomplish his purposes.

I love the Bible. I read it every day. I spend 10 hours a week studying it. It has affected my life in profound ways. I am inspired when I read it.

Christians believe that God is everywhere and is involved in our lives at every moment, whether we publicly acknowledge God or not.

We live in bodies that are fearfully and wonderfully made, yet they are not immune to illness and pain. We have hearts that are capable of experiencing great love, but sometimes they get broken.

I am a pastor, and I teach and preach the Bible to my congregation every week. But the Bible is not a manufacturer's handbook. Neither is it a science textbook nor a guidebook for public policy.

While some misuse their freedom to perpetrate evil, millions respond by feeling compelled to use their freedom to do good.