I think we live in slavery to fear. Most people don't have an answer to the death question and really don't even have a philosophy. That is a puzzle to me. I think even if I was not a Christian, I would want to at least have a personal solution to the death question. Otherwise, death is just a frightening thing.

When we're in the middle of a difficult time, we have to speak against that lie that says, "God is not here." We have to draw near to God.

Just when the truth about life sinks in, His truth starts to surface. He takes us by the hand and dares us not to sweep the facts under the rug but to confront them with him at our side.

Nothing fosters courage like a clear grasp of grace... & nothing fosters fear like an ignorance of mercy

God knows just the place where you'll be placed. He has a barren living room in desperate need of warmth and joy. A corner of the world needs some color. He selected you with that place in mind.

We might question God's actions, decisions, or declarations. But we can never, ever question his zany, stunning, unquenchable affection.

Religion is intended to facilitate hope and faith. Much like a path is intended to facilitate a journey.