There is nothing on earth that can satisfy our deepest longing. We long to see God. The leaves of life are rustling with the rumor that we will - and we won't be satisfied until we do.

From my perspective, most of my life has been dealing with the day-to-day, kitchen-to-bedroom-to-living-room-to-garage life with people. Most people are just trying to figure out how to love the people in their world, to love their God and to deal with some of these questions about God.

Can you imagine a life with no fear? What if faith, not fear, was your default reaction to threats?

It's no wonder, that God's anxiety therapy includes a large, delightful dollop of gratitude. The anxious heart says, "Lord, if only I had this, that, or the other, I'd be okay." The grateful heart says, "Oh, look! You've already given me this, that, and the other. Thank you, God."

The difference between mercy and grace? Mercy gave the prodigal son a second chance. Grace gave him a feast.

God is faithful even when his children are not.

Does God care if I'm sad? Look at the tear-streaked face of Jesus as he stands near Lazarus's tomb.