Despite the obvious emphasis of Scripture (in regard to suffering), we are bombarded by suggestions that the 'successful' Christian living takes place in the realm of constant victory, health, wholeness, and financial prosperity. In response to this we are not to pretend that suffering doesn’t exist or that it might be instantly cured. Such notions are the product of empty heads and closed Bibles.

Our relationship with God will never be right as long as our relationship with others is wrong.

God's plan for moving people from the broad road to the narrow road involves you.

I only need a mirror to see a sinner.

As I am humbled by my difficulties, so I am strengthened by God's grace.

When we turn luxuries into necessities, we jeopardize our ability for contentedness.

God is not counting our sins against us because He is counting our sins against Christ.