More and more the distinction between prayer and the rest of life seemed to be vanishing for Betsie.

God has plans, not problems for our lives.

The school of life offers some difficult courses, but it is in the difficult class that one learns the most.

Some knowledge is too heavy for children. When you are older and stronger, you can bear it. For now you must trust me to carry it for you. And I was satisfied. More than satisfied--wonderfully at peace. There were answers to mmy hard questions--for now, I was content to leave them in my father's keeping.

Although the threads of my life have often seemed knotted, I know, by faith, that on the other side of the embroidery there is a crown.

If it’s dark everywhere, you can become so discouraged. You might doubt whether light still exists. But even if you can’t see the Lord, He sees you and me. Jesus said, 'And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age' (Matt. 28:20). When it’s necessary, He suddenly says, 'I’m still here!'

Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire?