The times we find ourselves having to wait on others may be the perfect opportunities to train ourselves to wait on the Lord.

God permits what He hates in order to accomplish something that He loves.

I wished God were like He used to be, a few notches lower. I wanted Him to be lofty enough to help me but not so uncontrollable. I longed for His warm presence, times when He seemed more… safe.

Nothing is a surprise to God; nothing is a setback to His plans; nothing can thwart His purposes; and nothing is beyond His control. His sovereignty is absolute. Everything that happens is uniquely ordained by God. Sovereignty is a weighty thing to ascribe to the nature and character of God. Yet if He were not sovereign, He would not be God. The Bible is clear that God is in control of everything that happens.

God wants us to be a good example to others who are observing us.

The truths of the Bible are never just abstract concepts; they're always related to real people.

Faith means being sure of what we hope for now. It means knowing something is real, this moment, all around you, even when you don't see it.