Mark it down. You will never go where God is not.

Fear may fill our world, but it doesn’t have to fill our hearts.

Christmas begins what Easter celebrates. The child in the cradle became the king on the cross. And because he did, there are no marks on my record. Just grace. His offer has no fine print. He didn't tell me, "Clean up before you come in." He offered, "Come in, and I'll clean you up." It's not my grip on him that matters but his grip on me. And his grip is sure. So is his presence in my life.

The next time you're disappointed, don't panic. Don't give up. Just be patient and let God remind you He's still in control.

Worry divides the mind.

As long as you hate your enemy, a jail door is closed and a prisoner is taken. But when you try to understand and release your foe from your hatred, then the prisoner is released and that prisoner is you.

When grace happens, we receive not a nice compliment from God but a new heart. Give your heart to Christ, and he returns the favor.