In a society where rationality has ruled so long, the church frequently fails to see that in forsaking the weekly pursuit of the transcendent, we have given up the only ground that was uniquely ours in this world. In attempting to make the church something that can attract and add value to secular mind-sets, we have turned our backs on our one true proposition - transcendence.

I want to be a part of the grand plan. Being on board with God's objectives means I understand that this is not about me.

The biggest obstacle to making Christ magnificent is the refusal to make yourself small.

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.

It doesn't matter what has happened, better things are coming. God's plan produces hope in me.

Trust means you anchor your heart in the reality of God's awareness of your situation.

What you hope for determines what you live for. What you hope for determines WHO you live for. Hope misplaced can devastate you.