Everything in our lives," she said quietly, "leads to everything else in our lives. So a moment in the present has a reference point, both in the past and in the future. I want you to know that you--as you are right now and as you ever will be--are fully enough for this moment . . .

Just as stars shine brightest in the darkest night, your joy blazes brilliantly through life's problems when you count them as joy.

The past can't be changed, can it? It can just be forgiven.

Apathy is a spiritual numbness that creeps in and corrupts the good that God intends for our life and the good that He wants us to accomplish for Him and His kingdom.

Asking in prayer helps you to see your problem in the light of God's power.

Expectations destroy our peace of mind. They are future disappointments, planned out in advance.

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