I know deep hurt. But I also know deep hope. Sometimes God's power is shown as much in preventing things as it is in making them happen. We may never know why. But we can always know and trust the Who.

God is mighty. God is caring. God is worthy of praise. God is loving. God is able. God is in control. Nothing takes God by surprise. Some sweet reminders to soak in before falling asleep tonight.

Just because we feel offended doesn't mean we must be offended. Feelings are indicators not dictators.

How to overcome that seemingly impossible issue... Pray more words about it than you speak.

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.

I realize how desperately I need grace, therefore I try to lavishly give it.

Forgiveness is mandatory; reconciliation is optional.