Jesus kept it simple. The lesson wasn't complicated. 'I speak; you believe My word; your son will be fine.' We complicate what God has made simple by seeing the world through human eyes. We want to see in order to believe and presume that our limitations are His.

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

Know yourself, like yourself, be yourself.

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

God has not only created each of us as distinct individuals, He also uses us in significant ways.

On tough days, you gotta have heart. Don't quit, whatever you do. Persevere.

God doesn't work on our timetable. He has a plan that He will execute perfectly and for the highest, greatest good of all, and for His ultimate glory.