Let`s choose each day and every day to keep an attitude of faith and joy and belief and compassion.

Sometimes we are to guard our heart...protect it from invasion and keep things safe and secure. Sometimes we should give our heart... let certain qualities out and release them to others

Grace releases and affirms. It doesn't smother. Grace values the dignity of individuals. It doesn't destroy. Grace supports and encourages. It isn't jealous or suspicious.

Our great tendency in this age is to increase our speed, to run faster, even in the Christian life. In the process our walk with God stays shallow, and our tank runs low on fumes. Intimacy offers a full tank of fuel that can only be found by pulling up closer to God, which requires taking necessary time and going to the effort to make that happen.

There are times we need to tell ourselves, "Good job!" when we know that is true.

When each elder or pastor has his will aligned with the Lord's, we waste no time arguing for our own.

We aren't just thrown on this earth like dice tossed across a table. We are lovingly placed here for a purpose