Even in my despair, I knew in a vague way that the Bible held hope for me in its pages. I just didn't know where to begin.

Thats what I love about serving God. In His eyes, there are no little people...because there are no big people. We are all on the same playing field

Suffering always prompts heart-wrenching questions: if God is good, why would He allow this pain in my life? Is God truly sovereign over accidents and birth anomalies, or does the devil set the world's agenda? How do I counsel people who are despairing of their condition?

In the Christian faith, God really puts suffering front and center. He doesn't get squeamish about it.

I once read in a Bible commentary that the word "Christian" means "little Christs." What an honor to share Christ's name! We can be bold to call ourselves Christians and bear the stamp of his character and reputation. When people find out the you are a Christian, they should already have an idea of who you are and what you are like simply because you bear such a precious name.

Even at the cross, God permitted what he hated - the unjust and agonizing death of his own precious Son - in order to accomplish something he prized above his own Son's cruel death; that is, salvation for a world of sinners. So the world's worst murder becomes the world's only salvation.

How can we bless at one moment and curse at another?