God wants us to have love. We must be careful not to settle for sex.

The choice of a mate is crucial because no one has a greater influence on our spiritual lives.

Distance is no barrier to the love of God.

Persistence in prayer brings results that casual prayer does not.

Even the wisest people learn little from their successes; God warns His people against allowing their victories (which He will grant) to lead them into pride and spiritual indifference. Instead, they should pay close attention to God's Word.

Our identity as the people of God is marked primarily by our faithfulness in obedience to Him.

Many people find spiritual growth possible only when times are hard; prosperity tends to promote complacency.