I know of no realm of life that can provide more companionship in a lonely world or greater feelings of security and purpose in chaotic times than the close ties of a family.

God presents the Sabbath rest as a shelter we can enter. (Hebrews 4:1-11)

...when you trust the Lord God to give you the next step, when you wait in humility upon Him, *He* will open the doors or close them, and you'll get to rest and relax until He says, 'Go.

The best tests of my Christian growth occur in the mainstream of life, not in the quietness of my study

The secret to responsible trust is acceptance. Acceptance is taking from God's hand absolutely anything He gives, looking into His face in trust and thanksgiving, knowing that the confinement of the hedge we're in is good and for His glory. Even though what we're enduring may be painful, it's good simply because God Himself has allowed it.

I don't have to explain or defend the will of God. My job is simply to obey it.

People who are close to God cultivate a personal intimacy with Him like a good gardener cultivates beautiful flowers.