If you think God has promised this world will be a five-star hotel, you will be miserable as you live through the normal struggles of life. But if you remember that God promised we would be pilgrims and this world may feel more like a desert or even a prison, you might find your life surprisingly happy.

Walking in the light means we pursue obedience and are honest about our remaining darkness.

Stewarding my time is not about selfishly pursuing only the things I like to do. It’s about effectively serving others in the ways I’m best able to serve and in the ways I am most uniquely called to serve.

Why should we think that we wouldn't have a cross to carry? Are we somehow more deserving than our Lord?

Just about everybody in America likes Jesus, but few like him for who he truly is.

Those trapped in sin will not normally thank you for pointing out the darkness in their lives.

Being a child of God means confidence, but it never means complacency.