I think any apparent contradiction in scripture is my limited capacity. Me trying to understand God is like an ant trying to understand the Internet. I don't have the brain capacity.

You were born by his purpose and for his purpose.

To make the most of your life you must keep the vision of eternity continually in your mind and the value of it in your heart.

Faith is facing reality without being discouraged by it.

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

You do not grow stronger by accident - you grow stronger by intention.

God wanted us to choose to love him.