Friends make life a lot more fun.

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.

Anything under God's control is never out of control.

The beautiful thing about this adventure called faith is that we can count on Him never to lead us astray.

While God is not the author of evil and He never prompts or condones sin, nothing occurs without His sovereign oversight. Others may choose to do evil deeds and God's people may suffer in the short term, but He will transform the evil intentions of evil people into opportunities for the enrichment of those in His care.

We gain the ability to rejoice under pressure through a carefully monitored training program directed by the Lord Himself.

You know one of the most encouraging things about faith? It pleases God.