My first reaction in pastoral care is not to explain. And again, I don't think the primary purpose of the Bible is to explain suffering. I never have, because the actual explanations are often inadequate. I think the primary purpose of Scripture is to say I am all you need in this suffering and I need comfort.

Irrelevance happens when the speed of change outside an organization is greater than speed of change inside an organization.

The Bible makes it really clear that if I am not receptive to the grace of God I am headed toward wrath.

What matters is not the duration of your life, but the donation of it.

Without a purpose, life is motion without meaning, activity without direction, and events without reason.

You don't bring glory or pleasure to God by hiding your abilities or by trying to be someone else. You only bring him enjoyment by being you.

Instead of focusing on that unappeasable person, refocus on Jesus, who accepts you unconditionally.