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

We may have the best of intentions in trying to discern God's will, but we should really stop putting ourselves through the misery of overspiritualizing every decision. Our misdirected piety makes following God more mysterious than it was meant to be

The Bible tells us to love our neighbors as ourselves. Surely part of loving in this way is trying to understand what another person wants us to understand. I may not understand perfectly and I may not agree, but if I love you I should try to know what it is you wish I could know.

No one can hate you in this life more than Jesus was hated.

Worldliness is whatever makes sin look normal and righteousness look strange.

The richest treasure God has for you are the people in your life. Give thanks and don't take them for granted.

Not only is holiness the goal of your redemption, it is necessary for your redemption