The instructor is always silent when the test is given... ...When God is silent in your life... You are being tested.

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.

Why is this happening to me? Why am I having such a difficult time? One answer is that life is supposed to be difficult! It’s what enables us to grow. Remember, earth is not heaven!

As a Christian, you can enjoy life because your conscience is clear. You can enjoy life because you are secure within God's love.

Since God intends to make you like Jesus, he will take you through the same experiences Jesus went through. That includes loneliness, temptation, stress, criticism, rejection, and many other problems.

Humility is not denying your strengths, humility is being honest about your weaknesses.

Maturity is produced through relationships and community.