Jesus set an example for us to follow: a life of loving, obedient service.

We must never limit God's ability to turn even the worst, most vile experience in our lives into something productive, beneficial and positive.

On Sunday morning, I'm not nervous... I can't wait to tell what God wants me to say.

When trouble comes, focus on God's ability to care for you.

Our problems may stay, our circumstances may remain, but we know God is in control. We are focused on His adequacy, not our inadequacy.

As God's children, we are not to be observers; we're to participate actively in the Lord's work. Spectators sit and watch, but we are called to use our spiritual gifts and serve continually.

All of us have areas of weakness. God wants these character flaws to show us how totally dependent we are upon Him. When we handle them properly, they drive us into a deeper, more intimate relationship with the Lord. But uncontrolled weakness wreaks havoc in a person's life.