The Bible is full of God's promises to provide for us spiritually and materially, to never forsake us, to give us peace in times of difficult circumstances, to cause all circumstances to work together for our good, and finally to bring us safely home to glory. Not one of those promises is dependent upon our performance. They are all dependent on the grace of God given to us through Jesus Christ.

Obedience is the pathway to holiness.

Biblical community is first of all the sharing of a common life in Christ.

Which of us, then, does not offend frequently with our tongue? The real problem, however, is not our tongues but our hearts.

Our very worst days are never beyond the reach of God's grace.

Even our tears of repentance need to be washed in the blood of the Lamb.

Trusting God is not a matter of my feelings but of my will.