That's God's number one purpose, to make us like Christ.

There is no growth without change, no change without fear or loss and no loss without pain.

Life is about letting God use you for his purposes, not using him for your own purpose.

Emphasize reconciliation, not resolution. It is unrealistic to expect everyone to agree about everything. Reconciliation focuses on the relationship, while resolution focuses on the problem. When we focus on reconciliation, the problem loses significance and often becomes irrelevant.

Let me tell you how worthwhile you are. You are infinitely valuable to God. First, God created you. Second, Jesus died for you. Third, he puts his Spirit within you. Fourth, he wants you to be with him forever in eternity. That's how valuable you are to God. You are infinitely valuable to God.

Be grateful for who you are and whatever you have. Everything you have is a gift from God.

People are always more encouraged when we share how God's grace helped us in weakness than when we brag about our strengths.