As I reread each book of the Bible, I fell in love all over again - not just with God's Word, but with God himself.

Because God loves us, he gives us practical teaching and boundaries to protect our hearts. The whole thing is one big expression of a father's love for his children.

God does give us the history of his people.

Judges isn't just about people who blow it over and over. It's a picture of God's love that never fails even when we do.

Not only is it mind-blowing that God would consider me - us - worthy of his love, but it's flat-out incomprehensible that God would give us his wisdom, compassion, guidance, and comfort by giving us his Word. It's totally humbling and such an honor. Thank you Lord!

Loving fathers give their children guidance on how to deal with all the hard things in life.

Our joys will be doubled and our sorrows will be reduced and we will walk our life in community with the body of Christ. When you are with someone else, you are not nearly as willing to give up. So find a friend, be honest and walk together.