The Bible offers three metaphors that teach us God's view of life: Life is a test, life is a trust, and life is a temporary assignment.

Well, in the first place, military service, they don't call it service for nothing. You are actually serving your country. And it is a worthy and valid vocation.

Not everything in this life has a happy ending, but this life is not the end of the story.

It takes no courage to say or do what's popular.

In our competitive world we're taught to never quit trying, never give up, and never give in - so we don't hear much about surrendering. If winning is everything, surrendering is unthinkable. Even Christians would rather talk about winning, succeeding, overcoming, and conquering than yielding, submitting, obeying, and surrendering. But surrendering to God is the heart of worship.

When you have a major loss in your life, the first thing you need to do is tell God exactly how you feel.

Some opportunities are a calling. Others are a distraction. Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should.