Blessed are those who know what on earth they are here on earth to do and set themselves about the business of doing it.

Rather than seeking total control, relinquish it. You can't run the world, but you can entrust it to God. This is the message behind Paul's admonition to "rejoice in the Lord." Peace is within reach, not for lack of problems, but because of the presence of a sovereign Lord. Rather than rehearse the chaos of the world, rejoice in the Lord's sovereignty, as Paul did. Sovereignty gives the saint the inside track to peace. Others see the problems of the world and wring their hands. We see the problems of the world and bend our knees.

Praise is the highest occupation of any being

When our deepest desire is not the things of God, or a favor from God, but God Himself, we cross a threshold.

If we could solve the problem of who we are and where we are going, that it would have a huge impact on the culture and waterfall in on some of the more practical and social issues.

People of each generation in the twentieth century "were three times more likely to experience depression" than people of the preceding generation.

Love the one who wears your ring. And cherish the children who share your name. Succeed at home first.