The only wounds that define us are the wounds of Jesus Christ.

People say all the time 'I don't have a good testimony' because they think their story has to involve some dramatic story of change from 'bad' to 'good'. But Jesus didn't come to save people this way. Sin doesn't make us bad it makes us dead. Jesus came to save by bringing the dead to life. And that's an amazing testimony.

The word advent means "expectation." What advent can do for us is create a sense of hope.

If you're waiting with God, waiting is okay. If you're always waiting on God, you'll be frustrated. God never seems to work at the speed that we want Him to.

The two great moments in human history are the day that Christ was born and the day He was raised from the dead. These are represented by Christmas and Easter - the two biggest holidays for the church. People who don't even go to church do go on these days.

It's a big world. Don't get trapped by tiny dreams and feeble problems. Time for big prayers and bold faith.

Thank you Jesus you are a stone mover. And you can move any stone away.