The Christmas message itself is that God chooses common people to do the most uncommon things. No matter how common you are, and no matter how simple you are, God has a plan and ability to come into our world and do something unusual.

Of all the things you must earn in life, God's unending affection is not one of them. You have it.

Staying engaged with God is absolutely essential for getting through a tough time.

Courage does not panic; it prays. Courage does not bemoan; it believes. Courage does not languish; it listens

Baptism separates the tire kickers from the car buyers.

I guess grace doesn't have to [be] logical. If it did, it wouldn't be grace.

Though we may not be able to see His purpose or His plan, the Lord of heaven is on His throne and in firm control of the universe and our lives.