It is good for God's people to be put in a place of longing so they feel a slight desperation. Only then can we be empty enough and open enough to discover the holiness we were made for. When we are stuffed full of other things and never allow ourselves to be in a place of longing, we don't recognize the deeper spiritual battle going on.

Forgiveness is mandatory; reconciliation is optional.

Sip the shame so you won't have to guzzle the regret.

God, despite my circumstances, I will find reasons to praise You.

Having faith doesn't mean I have all the answers. It means trusting God especially in the midst of uncertainty.

Feelings are indicators, not dictators. They can indicate where your heart is in the moment, but that doesn't mean they have the right to dictate your behavior and boss you around. You are more than the sum total of your feelings and perfectly capable of that little gift . . . called self-control.

I must exchange whispers with God before shouts with the world.