Spiritual maturity does not mean that we will never make wrong plans. In fact, spiritual maturity often means having the courage to admit we've made the wrong plans.

Setbacks, on the other hand, just make us feel weak and stupid: I should have conquered this by now. I happened on a question not long ago that oerfectly expresses this mentality: How many times must I prove myself an idiot?

Trust God for your current life circumstances and believe that He has called you this day to be courageous.

The enemy's plan is to take away God's glory. God's plan is to have as much glory shown through your life.

When Eve dropped her shield of faith, every other piece of her spiritual armor became vulnerable.

I am convinced now that virtually every destructive behavior and addiction I battled off and on for years was rooted in my (well-earned) insecurity.

Your wealth of experience makes you rich. Spend it on hurt people. They need it so badly.