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

What kind of future is in God's plan? A good one to which you can look forward. That's why you can hope.

[God's] purposes are always accomplished. His enemies are always defeated. His faithful followers are always rewarded. His Son's throne will be established forever.

These criminals represent us. One of them recognized Jesus for who he was and received him; Jesus promised that when he died he would be in heaven with him. The other man rejected Jesus and closed his heart. Unlike the first criminal, when he died he didn't go to heaven. He went to hell. In that sense, these two men on either side of Jesus are just like every person. We either embrace Christ as our Savior and spend eternity with him, or we reject him and say, 'I don't believe it. I'll have nothing to do with.' And these people spend eternity separated from him.

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.

Doubt is a lack of confidence or assurance that God will keep his promises. Faith is an active confidence that God's promises are always true.

You might not think it now, but if you're one of God's children, you're going to figure it out by the end of your life God is good.