Jesus Himself was criticized. He wasn't a glutton and drunkard, but He was accused of being those things. Why? Because He went to parties where people ate and drank, and some people probably were at those parties who were drunkards and gluttons. But you don't have to be sinning just because you're in in an environment of happiness.

Don't forget that the most effective form of child abuse is giving a child everything they want.

Give deliberately. Giving is at its best when it's a conscious effort that's repeatedly made.

Christ offers us the incredible opportunity to trade temporary goods and currency for eternal rewards.

When Jesus warns us not to store up treasures on earth, it's not just because wealth might be lost; it's because wealth will always be lost. Either it leaves us while we live, or we leave it when we die. No exceptions....Realizing its value is temporary should radically affect our investment strategy.... According to Jesus, storing up earthly treasures isn't simply wrong. It's just plain stupid.

When my thirst for joy is satisfied by Christ, sin becomes unattractive.

Compassion for the mother is extremely important, but is never served through destroying the innocent.