Often the only thing a child can remember about an adult in later years, when he or she is grown, is whether or not that person was kind to him or her.

The born-again Christian sees life not as a blurred , confused, meaningless mass, but as something planned and purposeful.

The wonderful news is that our Lord is a God of mercy, and He responds to repentance.

Is it not arrogance or narrow-mindedness to claim that there is only one way of salvation or that the way we follow is the right way? I think not. After all, do we fault a pilot for being narrow-minded when he follows the instrument panel while landing in a rainstorm? No, we want him to remain narrowly focused!

Grumbling and gratitude are, for the child of God, in conflict. Be grateful and you won't grumble. Grumble and you won't be grateful.

... when we are hurt it is important to remember that God Himself has allowed it for a purpose.

Only as we bow in contrition, confession, and repentance at the foot of the cross, can we find forgiveness. There is the grace of God.