Believers are never told to become one; we already are one and are expected to act like it.

God lets us continue to feel much of sin's sting through suffering while we're heading for heaven. This constantly reminds us of what we're being delivered from; exposing sin for the poison it is.

I want to stay in the habit of 'glancing' at my problems and 'gazing' at my Lord.

The weaker we feel, the harder we lean on God. And the harder we lean the stronger we grow.

Most people wish they could erase suffering out of the dictionary. Today's culture of comfort and instant gratification has no patience for suffering - most people want to drug it, escape it, divorce it; do anything but live with it.

The success of God's Word in our lives is linked intrinsically to our application of its truth.

If you had never known physical pain in your life, how could you appreciate the nail scarred hands with which Jesus Christ will meet you?