God is the Father who is full of mercy. God is the Father who is full of comfort. That is the kind of relationship he offers to you.

Building friendships with people from dissimilar backgrounds and diverse perspectives will make you wiser and more creative.

I know that I am floating on the benefit of other people. I do not deserve the blessings that I've gotten.

Possessions only provide temporary happiness.

To make the best use of your life, you must never forget two truths: First, compared with eternity, life is extremely brief. Second, earth is only a temporary residence. You won't be here long, so don't get too attached.

Patience is a form of faith. It says, "I trust God. I believe that God is bigger than this problem."

You are as close to God as you choose to be.