Sometimes God allows what he hates to accomplish what he loves.

Perspective is everything when you are experiencing the challenges of life.

Programs, systems and methods sit well in the ivory towers of monasteries or in the wooden arms of icons. Head knowledge comes from the pages of a theology text. But the invitation to know God - truly know Him - is always an invitation to suffer. Not to suffer alone, but to suffer with Him.

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

He has chosen not to heal me, but to hold me. The more intense the pain, the closer His embrace.

The Bible is replete with commands to persevere, especially in the face of injustice.

Like art, like music, like so many other disciplines, prayer can only be appreciated when you actually spend time in it. Spending time with the Master will elevate your thinking. The more you pray, the more will be revealed. You will appreciate not only the greatness of prayer, but the greatness of God.