In the great orchestra we call life, you have an instrument and a song, and you owe it to God to play them both sublimely.

What we realize is number one, people want to know what the Bible says. In their heart, they want to know the Bible but it is just hard to understand the big picture of it. And number two, they want to know where they plug in.

In our faith we follow in someone's steps. In our faith we leave footprints to guide others. It's the principle of discipleship

You will never forgive anyone more than God has already forgiven you.

When you are in the final days of your life, what will you want? Will you hug that college degree in the walnut frame? Will you ask to be carried to the garage so you can sit in your car? Will you find comfort in rereading your financial statement? Of course not. What will matter then will be people. If relationships will matter most then, shouldn't they matter most now?

You have a God who hears you, the power of love behind you, the Holy Spirit within you, and all of heaven ahead of you. If you have the Shepherd, you have grace for every sin, direction for every turn, a candle for every corner and an anchor for every storm. You have everything you need.

Jesus will press his thumb against the cheek of humanity and wipe away all tears.