Our response to an offense determines our future.

How can a good God appoint cruel people to positions of authority? The answer is simple: God is the originator of the authority, but He is not the author of the cruelty. Man is responsible for his cruel actions, not God. All authority is of God, but not all authority is godly.

If we don’t risk being hurt, we cannot give unconditional love. Unconditional love gives others the right to hurt us.

Grace gives us the power to live, and mercy keeps us free from guilt, condemnation, and shame.

Physical maturity is bound to time. Spiritual maturity is bound to obedience.

God doesn't author hardship but uses it to strengthen us for greater conquests. He never leads us into a storm that He doesn't give us the power to overcome.

Simply put, the promises of God are not automatic; they must be acquired by faith.