Whatever affliction comes in our life, our Lord goes into the valley with us, leading us by the hand, even carrying us when it is necessary.

Suffering in life can uncover untold depths of character and unknown strength for service. People who go through life unscathed by sorrow and untouched by pain tend to be shallow in their perspectives on life. Suffering, on the other hand, tends to plow up the surface of our lives to uncover the depths that provide greater strength of purpose and accomplishment. Only deeply plowed earth can yield bountiful harvests.

The resurrection blasts apart the finality of death, providing an alternative to the stifling, settling dust of death and opens the way to new life.

I'm not focused on the gay and lesbian movement.

Be to the world a sign that while we as Christians do not have all the answers, we do know and care about the questions.

God will never send anybody to hell. If man goes to hell, he goes by his own free choice.

When Christ's love fills our hearts, it puts selfishness on the run.