If God only used perfect people, He would have no one to use.

Patience is a form of faith. It says, "I trust God. I believe that God is bigger than this problem."

We're not in control but we do have a greater hope and we do have a source of joy that isn't based on our circumstances.

Everything that happens to a child of God, His father filtered and He intends to use it for the good and even when Satan and others mean it for bad because God is sovereignly in control.

I believe we're going to grow in heaven. I believe we're going to keep growing. The Bible says one day we shall see Him as He is, we shall become like Him. That's going to be obviously, becoming not gods, I don't believe that, that's the oldest lie in the Scripture, but becoming godly, becoming like Him.

God accepts us unconditionally, and in his view we are all precious and priceless. Focus on this and you will not waste any time and effort trying to be someone you're not.

We are healed to help others. We are blessed to be a blessing. We are saved to serve, not to sit around and wait for heaven.