When you read the Bible, it's as though it reads you.
You are heaven's Halley's comet; we have one shot at seeing you shine.
If we can understand that death is not the end but is really a transition into the next life, the great part of life, that frees us up into receiving God's courage and his help.
What did Jesus come to do? God saves.
Jesus gives us hope because He keeps us company, has a vision and knows the way we should go.
The wizard [of Oz] says look inside yourself and find self. God says look inside yourself and find [the Holy Spirit]. The first will get you to Kansas. The latter will get you to heaven. Take your pick.