Jesus will empty the tombs and melt the winter of death.

You weren't an accident. You weren't mass produced. You aren't an assembly-line product. You were deliberately planned, specifically gifted, and lovingly positioned on the earth by the Master Craftsman.

Be kind to yourself. God thinks you're worth his kindness. And he's a good judge of character.

Blessed are those who know what on earth they are here on earth to do and set themselves about the business of doing it.

Unhappiness on earth cultivates a hunger for heaven. By gracing us with a deep dissatisfaction, God holds our attention.

It's my hope that as you dip your toe into the Bible's story and viewpoint, you'll find yourself feeling that the Good Book knows more about the world - and about you - than any normal book does.

He promises a lamp unto our feet, not a crystal ball into the future.