The state of your heart dictates whether you harbor a grudge or give grace, seek self-pity or seek Christ, drink human misery or taste God's mercy.

The purpose of the Bible? Salvation. God's highest passion is to get His children home. His book, the Bible, describes His plan of salvation. The purpose of the Bible is to proclaim god's plan and passion to save His children.

If you get a lot of good feedback from people, thats a sign that you have a strength or gift in writing, if not ... try singing.

His is a joy which consequences cannot quench. His is a peace which circumstances cannot steal.

What I'm urging people to do is trust in the sovereignty of God.

You have a God who hears you, the power of love behind you, the Holy Spirit within you, and all of heaven ahead of you. If you have the Shepherd, you have grace for every sin, direction for every turn, a candle for every corner and an anchor for every storm. You have everything you need.

When you read that our heavenly home is similar to a bride, tell me, doesn't it make you want to go home.