Just as He had done with David, Samuel, and Joseph of the Old Testament, God took an innocent, unlearned boy, one still unsullied by the world and pliable to His divine will, and molded and shaped him into His chosen prophet.

Our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is the source of spiritual power that will give you and me the assurance that we have nothing to fear.

We must be prepared to keep pace with our leaders, stride for their every lengthened stride.

Sometimes we need a personal crisis to reinforce in our minds what we really value and cherish. The scriptures are filled with examples of people facing crises before learning how to better serve God and others. Perhaps if you, too, search your hearts and courageously assess the priorities in your life, you may discover, as I did, that you need a better balance among your priorities.

Focus on fruitful relationships that bring you closer to Jesus Christ.

It may not always be easy, convenient, or politically correct to stand for truth and right, but it is the right thing to do. Always.

Pollinate the world with the pure love of Christ.