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.

Ladies, [motherhood] is a full-time job. Do not kid yourself that you can be a dental receptionist and a mother; that you can be a typist and a mom; that you can be a Vice President and a mom. One of the two things will win. Now look at your Bible and ask what you have to do.

We should not seek to confirm God's will by the absence of adversity.

The Bible is one story that unfolds in one book, by one author, about one subject. A story that moves from promise to fulfillment.

There are times in our Christian life when we cannot see beyond the next step and we have to trust God.

Even the most casual events are connected to God's purpose for His people from all eternity.

If our Christianity doesn’t work at home, it doesn’t work.