Look at the Bethlehem birth. A king ordered a census. Joseph was forced to travel. Mary, as round as a ladybug, bounced on a donkey's back. The hotel was full. The hour was late. The event was one big hassle. Yet, out of the hassle, hope was born. It still is.

Live in such a way that you would not have to change your plans.

Fear will always knock on your door. Just don't invite it in for dinner. And for heaven's sake, don't offer it a bed for the night.

Your home is your giant-size privilege, your towering priority.

I don't get asked a lot of questions about who is the best political candidate or what my position is on what the Senate is about to do.

God saves. Specifically he will save his people from their sins.

God answers the mess of life with one word: Grace.