Once upon hearing a friend's bashing comment I said, "Did you reach that conclusion on your own, or did it come through prayer?"

Blessed is he or she who avoids being offended.

How often have we ourselves said or have heard others exclaim in times of crisis or trouble, 'I just don't know where to turn'? If we will just use it, there is a gift available to all of us-the gift of looking to God for direction. Here is an avenue of strength, comfort, and guidance.

True love is a process. True love requires personal action.

Some of us are inclined to look to the weaknesses and shortcomings of others in order to expand our own comfort zone.

I challenge youth to cooperate with parents who are concerned about your reading and your viewing. Be concerned yourself about what you take into your mind. Young people, you would never eat a meal of spoiled or contaminated food if you could help it, would you? Select your reading and viewing carefully and in good taste.

The best and most clear indicator that we are progressing spiritually and coming unto Christ is the way we treat other people.