Whatever God's reasons for such diversity, creativity, and sophistication in the universe, on earth, and in our own bodies, the point of it all is His glory. God's art speaks of Himself, reflecting who He is and what He is like.

Joy is something that we have to choose and then work for.

Honestly, when I read the Scriptures, I really believe the Lord puts a heart in us when we become believers.

Life is about Jesus. We are not here to tell our story, but His.

Fear of God failing us leads us to "cover for God." This means we ask, expect, and are satisfied with less.

God is the only being who is good, and the standards are set by Him. Because God hates sin, He has to punish those guilty of sin. Maybe that's not an appealing standard. But to put it bluntly, when you get your own universe, you can make your own standards.

A disciple is a disciple maker.