When we don't understand and don't agree with the way life has gone, we are to bow before God and once again confess that we can't understand His wisdom. In faith, we are to accept His wisdom, His Word, and His workings, trusting in Him and obeying His commands.

God has plans for you and His plans are for good because God Himself is good. He can neither think nor do evil.

Replace worry with prayer. Make the decision to pray whenever you catch yourself worrying.

I find it both fascinating and disconcerting when I discover yet another person who believes that writing can't be taught. Frankly, I don't understand this point of view

Be critical of but not brutal with your writing. If something isn't essential, get rid of it. Remember that good dialogue can serve a whole passel of purposes in your novel, and to overlook one of them is to overlook one of the tools of the craft. Like hitting a nail with a screwdriver, if you know what I mean.

Gentleness is strength under control. It is the ability to stay calm, no matter what happens.

Material blessings fade and deteriorate, but your riches in Christ are everlasting.