God owes me nothing. He doesn't have to work for anything good in my life. That is only for those who are called according to His purpose.

A disciple is one who thinks, feels and acts like Jesus Christ. It is being conformed to the image of Christ as Romans 8:28-29 states-that God's No.1 purpose in our lives is to make us like Jesus.

I believe in the separation of church and state, but I do not believe in the separation of politics from religion.

Patience puts up with those you'd like to put down

It's easy to explain away evil. We have a free choice, and our greatest blessing is also our greatest curse, because I don't always make good choices. Other people make bad choices. I make bad choices. And sometimes we hurt other people. Sometimes intentionally, sometimes unintentionally.

Even through such simple acts as telling the truth, being kind, and encouraging others, we bring a smile to God's face.

Surrender . . .sacrificing my life or suffering in order to change what needs to be changed