I wanted to talk about how grace in and of itself changes us. It changes the way we treat other people, the way we view our lives, the way we treat our purpose and our eternal identity.

If we think that this life is all there is to life, then there is no interpretation of our problems, our pain, not even of our privileges. But everything changes when we open up to the possibility that God's story is really our story too.

Where we might think of sin as slip-ups or missteps, God views sin as a godless attitude that leads to godless action.

What to change your life? Begin by saying, "The Lord is my shepherd."

The claims of Christ are always on trial, and we remain under oath! We are his witnesses for truth.

You will be at your best forever, Even now you have good moments. Occasional glimpses of your heavenly self. When you change your baby's diaper, forgive your boss's temper, tolerate your spouse's moodiness, you display traces of saintliness.

Feed your fears and your faith will starve. Feed your faith, and your fears will.