Faith is not the belief that God will do what you want. It is the belief that God will do what is right.

What causes us to think of prayer as the last option rather than the first? I can think of two reasons: feelings of independence and feelings of insignificance.

Hiding out with the enemy brings only temporary relief.

I choose faithfulness...Today I will keep my promises. My debtors will not regret their trust. My associates will not question my word. My wife will not question my love. And my children will never fear that they father will not come home.

You long for one true friend? You have one. And because you do, you have a choice. You can... ponder the malice of your monster or the kindness of your Christ.

If hurts were hairs, we'd all look like grizzlies.

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