If God's people are to be living examples of one thing, that thing ought to be - it must be - compassion.

Don't get older; get better: Live realistically. Give generously. Adapt willingly. Trust fearlessly. Rejoice daily.

I am often the brunt of my own humor.

We can't solve modern problems by going back in time. Retreating to the safety of the familiar is an understandable response, but God has called us to a life of faith. And faith requires us to face the unknown while trusting Him completely.

Nothing speaks louder or more powerfully than a life of integrity

Things will happen that seem to be totally contradictory, but these are God's arrangements. It was a wonderful day when I finally realized I don't have to explained or defend the will of God. My job is simply to obey it.

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