Keep your hope in the Lord and your eyes focused on the hope of Heaven, not just on the here and now.
Rick WarrenMy 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.
Rick WarrenEvery church needs to grow warmer through fellowship, deeper through discipleship, stronger through through worship, and larger through evangelism.
Rick Warren