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?

A big difference exists between trying to manipulate God to give us what we want and cooperating with God so He can give us what He wants.

God honors a beautiful blend of gift and grit! He gives the gift, and He expects us to have the grit to practice and learn how to use it effectively.

It is not about never doubting, it is about coming out on the other side with twice the faith you had going into your doubt.

Some things don't need to be cut back. They need to be cut off.

Every inch of ground we refuse to take with God, we surrender to the enemy.

God holds his people responsible for righteousness, not for results.