Live for God. Obey the Scriptures. Think of others before yourself. Be holy. Love Jesus. And as you do these things, do whatever else you like, with whomever you like, wherever you like, and you'll be walking in the will of God.

Die to self. Live for Christ. And then do what you want, and go where you want, for God's glory.

As the culture war rages on, Lord give us wisdom to see the difference between defending our rights and protesting our slights.

I try to keep in my mind the simple question: Am I trying to do good or make myself look good? Too many of our responsibilities get added to our plate when we are trying to please people, impress people, prove ourselves, acquire power, increase our prestige. All those motivations are about looking good more than doing good.

Perhaps God brought you into this mess so that he can bring you out of it for his glory.

We walk into the future in God-glorifying confidence, not because the future is known to us but because it is known to God. And that's all we need to know. Worry about the future is not simply a character tic, it is the sin of unbelief, an indication that our hearts are not resting in the promises of God.

Some Christians need encouragement to think before they act. Others need encouragement to act after they think.