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.

If God only used perfect people, nothing would get done. God will use anybody if you're available.

Through salvation our past has been forgiven, our present is given meaning, and out future is secured.

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.

The next sentence is one of the most important spiritual truths you will ever learn: God develops the fruit of the Spirit in your life by allowing you to experience circumstances in which you're tempted to express the exact opposite quality. Character development always involves a choice, and temptation provides that opportunity.

The best use of life is love. The best expression of love is time. The best time to love is now.

If you prayed as much as you worry, you'd have nothing to worry about.