Rather than seeking total control, relinquish it. You can't run the world, but you can entrust it to God. This is the message behind Paul's admonition to "rejoice in the Lord." Peace is within reach, not for lack of problems, but because of the presence of a sovereign Lord. Rather than rehearse the chaos of the world, rejoice in the Lord's sovereignty, as Paul did. Sovereignty gives the saint the inside track to peace. Others see the problems of the world and wring their hands. We see the problems of the world and bend our knees.

Christianity teaches salvation by grace through faith, every other religion teaches salvation through works and merit.

In the pulpit, I really feel like I'm in my sweet spot, I'm in my stride.

The worst part of all is that, without forgiveness, bitterness is all that is left

Because of Bethlehem, I have a friend in heaven.

We refuse to believe that this present world is the sum total of human existence.

The purpose of the Bible is simply to proclaim God's plan to save His children. It asserts that man is lost and needs to be saved. And it communicates the message that Jesus is the God in the flesh sent to save His children.