God's Word does provide life lessons to teach us how to live. And it gives us beautiful poetry that gives voice to our human experience. And, yes, it does give us clear boundaries of what we should and shouldn't do so we can live our best lives.

I think I felt God's love the deepest when I experienced my deepest loss. Amazing how God does that!

It was Scripture that I had hidden in my heart that quickly came to mind when my frustration felt stronger than my faith.

God gave us Jesus who is The Way.

I choose Hosea. Oh, there's no book of the Bible which more beautifully and more painfully demonstrates how very much God loves us.

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.

Loving fathers give their children boundaries so they won't get hurt and can live with peace and purpose.