Even though you may not understand how God works, you know he does.

Baptism is bowing before the Father and letting him do his work.

You are valuable because you exist. Not because of what you do or what you have done - but simply because you are.

It seems to me that the prayers of the Bible can be distilled into one. The result is a simple, easy-to-remember, pocket-sized prayer: Father, you are good. I need help. They need help. Thank you. In Jesus' name, amen. Let this prayer punctuate your day.

After a hard day scrambling to find your way around in the world, it's assuring to come home to a place you know. God can be equally familiar to you. With time you can learn where to go for nourishment, where to hide for protection , where to turn for guidance. Just as your earthly house is a place of refuge, so God's house is a place of peace.

We enjoy the fruit of the first coming but anticipate the glory of the second.

If hurts were hairs, we'd all look like grizzlies.