The magical dust of Christmas glittered on the cheeks of humanity ever so briefly, reminding us of what is worth having and what we were intended to be.

We've been taught that the Christian life is a life of peace, and when we don't have peace, we assume the problem lies within us. Not only do we feel anxious, but we also feel guilty about our anxiety! The result is a downward spiral of worry, guilt, worry, guilt.

I see that a lot in my own life and in the lives of others.Does the presence of pain mean the absence of God?

I don't know how to answer the problem of deep pain without a deep hope in eternity.

A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd.

When we look at the love of Christ, we make a wonderful discovery. Love is more a decision than an emotion! Christ-like love applauds good behavior. At the same time Christ-like love refuses to endorse misbehavior. Jesus loved His apostles, but He wasn't silent when they were faithless. Jesus loved the people in the temple, but He didn't sit still when they were hypocritical.

It's nothing mystical, necessarily. It's nothing secretive. It's just what we do with our body we do with our soul.