Just as bank tellers need a thorough knowledge of legitimate currency in order to spot counterfeit bills, so Christians need a thorough knowledge of the Bible in order to spot bogus religious teachings. How grounded are you in the Scriptures? How deep are your theological roots? How capable are you of detecting false teachings?

An anniversary says, "Think of the dreams you have weathered together. They are intimate accomplishments."

God will never adjust His agenda to fit ours. He will not speed up His pace to catch up with ours; we need to slow our pace in order to recover our walk with Him. God will not scream and shout over the noisy clamor; He expects us to seek quietness, where His still small voice can be heard again.

A family is a place where principles are hammered and honed on the anvil of everyday living.

When it seems like that's all there is, remember all you have in Him.

If you want to be a person with a large vision, you must cultivate the habit of doing the little things well.

While I wholeheartedly believe in choosing to approach every challenge with a great attitude, I don't mean that we should abandon authenticity and live in fantasyland.