God has a timeline. And because of Bethlehem, we have an idea where we stand on it.

God rewards those who seek Him. Not those who seek doctrine of religion or systems or creeds. Many settle for these lesser passions, but the reward goes to those who settle for nothing less than Jesus himself. And what is the reward? What awaits those who seek Jesus? Nothing short of the heart of Jesus.

You will be at your best forever, Even now you have good moments. Occasional glimpses of your heavenly self. When you change your baby's diaper, forgive your boss's temper, tolerate your spouse's moodiness, you display traces of saintliness.

Being religious without knowing the cross is like owning a Mercedes with no motor. Pretty package, but where is your power?

There is something about keeping Him divine that keeps Him distant, packaged, predictable. But don't do it. For heaven's sake, don't. Let Him be as human as He intended to be. Let Him into the mire and muck of our world. For only if we let Him in can He pull us out.

Faith is the bird that sings while it is yet dark.

No place is too common. No person is too hardened. No distance is too far. There's no person God cannot reach. There's no limit to his love.