One of the greatest gifts we can give people is the hope that their death is nothing to fear - you know, not that it has no fear in it, but the promise of scripture is that God will lead us through the valley of the shadow of death.

In our faith we follow in someone's steps. In our faith we leave footprints to guide others. It's the principle of discipleship

Jesus took your punishment, and God gave you credit for Jesus' perfection.

A story does that: it will reach out and hook somebody and hold them for just a few moments while you unpack this story in their presence.

The key is this: Meet today's problems with today's strength. Don't start tackling tomorrow's problems until tomorrow. You do not have tomorrow's strength yet. You simply have enough for today.

You're never without hope, because you're never without prayer.

Parents, what are your children learning from your worship? Do they see the same excitement as when you go to a basketball game? Do they see you prepare for worship as you do for a vacation? Do they see you hungry to arrive, seeking the face of the Father? Or do they see you content to leave the way you came?.....They are watching. Believe me. They are watching.