We so easily forget that we came into life with nothing. Whatever we get soon seems our natural right, not a gift. And we forget the giver. Then our gaze shifts from what we have been given to what we dont have yet. . . .

We can follow a steady upward course in a world of change without fear, welcoming opportunities

God does not rule in nations, but He is mindful of them. He can and does place people in positions of influence who want what is best for the people and who trust in the Lord.

As you pray and serve others, your knowledge that you are a child of God and your feelings about Him will grow.

If the foundation of faith is not embedded in our hearts, the power to endure will crumble.

Although his time is not always our time, we can be sure that the lord keeps his promises.

Our education must never stop. If it ends at the door of the classroom on graduation day, we will fail. And we will need the help of heaven to know which of the myriad things we could study we would most wisely learn. We cannot waste time entertaining ourselves when we have the chance to read or to listen to whatever will help us learn what is true and useful. Insatiable curiosity will be our hallmark.