I then carefully searched through the pages until I was able to find the verse that was crystal clear... It read: "Rejoice always."

By freely choosing to believe God's promises, a person's faith may be more strongly embraced and, therefore, less likely to falter in times of struggle, sadness, or other such difficulties.

No matter what the circumstances, we can be grateful that God fulfills His promises, that our faith is sufficient to sustain us, and that our eternal life is assured.

What I find more remarkable, however, is how readily many people in our society believe outlandish and unsubstantiated urban myths and conspiracies (Pop Rocks and Coke, JFK assassination, AIDS is man-made, etc.), yet disregard thousands of personal and consistent testimonies of miracles and near-death experiences from people throughout all cultures and religions.

The more we love, the more love we have to offer. So it is with God's love for us. It is inexhaustible.

Jesus conveyed the impression of complete love, compassion, kindness, and infinite patience.

They care for, protect, and guide God's people, frequently intervening or bring messages to people from God.