It takes faith to find personal significance in your relationship with God rather than how much money you earn, how beautiful you look, how many toys you own, how many trophies you collect, or how much territory you conquer and control.

Any idol, regardless of its beauty or usefulness or original purpose, is to be set aside so that Christ might reign supreme, without a single competitor.

Pride leaves no room for grace.

Rejoicing is clearly a spiritual command. To ignore it, I need to remind you, is disobedience.

Those who feed on rumors are small, suspicious souls.

From the tiny birds of the air and from the fragile lilies of the field, we learn the same truth, which is so important for those who desire to live a life of simple faith: God takes care of His own. He knows our needs. He anticipates our crises. He is moved by our weaknesses. He stands ready to come to our rescue. And at just the right moment, He steps in and proves Himself as our faithful heavenly Father.

I have no interest in returning to yesteryear. I love the conveniences and delights of today's time. I wouldn't go back if I could.