I was praying about what I needed to teach. I felt it wasn't time to move out of the theme of Romans, which is salvation by grace through faith.

The wonders of nature call to you. The promises and prophecies of Scripture speak to you. God himself reaches out to you.

When no one is watching, live as if someone is.

But it is in storms that God does his finest work, for it is in storms that God has our keenest attention

The state of your heart dictates whether you harbor a grudge or give grace, seek self-pity or seek Christ, drink human misery or taste God's mercy.

Write today's worries in sand. Chisel yesterday's victories in stone.

As a pastor, you get asked questions and receive emails. Many of them I had answered, but just in conversation. So we kind of re-crafted the question and answered it. It turned out to be an interesting exercise. I hope it's encouraging for people.