If relationships matter most then [at the end of our lives], shouldn't they matter most now?

God is able to accomplish, provide, help, save, keep, subdue... He is able to do what you can't. He already has a plan. God's not bewildered. Go to Him.

Do you purchase the first tree you see? Of course not. You search for the right one. You walk the rows. You lift several up and set them down. You examine them from all angles until you decide, This one is perfect. You have a place in mind where the tree will sit. Not just any tree will do. God does the same.

I was never really lead by [my parents] and didnt sense any leading from the Lord to go into writing.

Our task is to stand tall in God's love, secure in our place, sparkling in kindness, surrounded by his goodness, freely giving to all who come our way. You, me, and the Christmas tree. Picked, purchased, and pruned.

God saves. Specifically he will save his people from their sins.

Being religious without knowing the cross is like owning a Mercedes with no motor. Pretty package, but where is your power?