God's heavenly plan doesn't always make earthly sense.

Lead with action and let the feelings follow.

The stronger the winds, the deeper the roots, and the longer the winds, the more beautiful the tree.

Deep, contended joy comes from a place of complete security and confidence [in God] - even in the midst of trial.

When Christ becomes our central focus, contentment replaces our anxiety as well as our fears and insecurities.

One of my great goals in life is to live long enough to where I am in the pulpit, preaching my heart out, and I die on the spot, my chin hits the pulpit - boom! - and I'm down and out. What a way to die!

Today is unique! It has never occurred and it will never be repeated. At midnight it will end, quietly, suddenly, totally. Forever. But the hours between now and then are opportunities with eternal possibilities.