Oddly, the most freeing thing we can ever do is to abdicate the throne of our own miniature kingdoms.

For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned. Matthew 12:37

When the stakes are high, bow down low.

God is not harsh; He is holy. He is not selfish; He is sovereign. He is not unfeeling; He is all-knowing. Like David, we need to come to know Him, and respect Him; and, like David, we will love Him more.

Soothing words can become just another drug we swallow to dull our pain.

Humility takes a supply of supernatural strength that comes only to those strong enough to admit weakness

For the most part I write very stream of consciousness. I basically need to be recording an entire writing session because it's almost like I black out and just start singing whatever is on my mind and forget it as soon as I stop.