I've learned to be careful of becoming a critic. Criticism really sours your heart.

A rebellion against God, even as believers, is fueled by the toxic fumes of unbelief.

Don't lean on your own understanding. If your trust in God is limited by your understanding of His ways, you will always have a limited trust.

We all know the disappointments that come when we base anticipation on what we and other humans can deliver. God will never have a problem delivering!

The marquee scrolling across our minds trying to reinterpret life reads: "God-Against-Us." This becomes the dominant lens through which our flesh interprets life. We no longer give our loving Father the benefit of the doubt. Instead, we view every event as conclusive proof that God is against us.

While you can't keep fear from visiting, you can slam the door in its face. With God's promise in your hand, that's exactly what you are able to do.

God brings tests into your life because your faith in Him--your belief that He is in control and that He is good--can be proved only in times when life is hard.