I picked up this book called Blue Mountain, supposed to be a really good book on the Civil War.

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?

Forgiveness is unlocking the door to set someone free and realising you were the prisoner!

God loves you because He has chosen to do so.

It's one thing to be discouraged. It's another thing to have despair. Despair is when you think there's just no end to this [suffering]. There's no solution for this. Despair is when you think that your suffering has no purpose, and your suffering has no end.

Baptism is the initial step of a faithful heart.

Our God is abundant in love and steadfast in mercy. He saves us, not because we trust in a symbol, but because we trust in a Savior.