Gratitude is a dialysis of sorts... it flushes the self-pity out of our systems.

The Land of Promise is for those who simply remain to the end.

You want to make a difference in your world? Live a holy life: Be faithful to your spouse. Be the one at the office who refuses to cheat. Be the neighbor who acts neighbors. Be the employee who does the work and doesn't complain. Pay your bills. Do your part and enjoy life. Don't speak one message and live another. People are watching the way we act more than they are listening to what we say.

Jesus is not "out of touch with our reality. He's been through weakness and testing, experienced it all - all but the sin. So let's walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help" (Heb. 4:15 - 16 MSG).

I picked up this book called Blue Mountain, supposed to be a really good book on the Civil War.

Faith is the conviction that God knows more than we do about this life and He will get us through it.

Staying engaged with God is absolutely essential for getting through a tough time.