There was a time I wanted to go into politics. And so all of a sudden, here I am, I guess. I'm in the thick of it.

When you give a gift to one of God's children, you give a gift to God.

Forgiveness is not saying that the one who hurt you was right. Forgiveness is stating that God is faithful and he will do what is right.

Gratitude is a mindful awareness of the benefits of life. It's the greatest of virtues. Studies have linked the emotion with a variety of positive effects. Grateful people tend to be more empathetic and forgiving of others. People who keep a gratitude journal are more likely to have a positive outlook on life. Grateful individuals demonstrate less envy, materialism, and self-centeredness. Gratitude improves self-esteem and enhances relationships, quality of sleep, and longevity.

Sometimes I wonder if we don't see Christ's love as much in the people he tolerated as in the pain he endured.

God would prefer we have an occasional limp than a perpetual strut.

Which would you prefer? To be king of the mountain for a day? Or to be a child of God for eternity?