Those who follow the crowd usually get lost in it. I don't know all the keys to success, but one key to failure is to try to please everyone.

My first reaction in pastoral care is not to explain. And again, I don't think the primary purpose of the Bible is to explain suffering. I never have, because the actual explanations are often inadequate. I think the primary purpose of Scripture is to say I am all you need in this suffering and I need comfort.

Your birth was no mistake or mishap, and your life is no fluke of nature. Your parents may not have planned you, but God did. He was not at all surprised by your birth. In fact, he expected it.

It's easy to demonize from a distance.

We are created for community, fashioned for fellowship, and formed for a family, and none of us can fulfill God's purposes by ourselves.

If someone broke your heart it doesn't mean you should build a wall around it and quit loving. Redirect your love.

The secret of endurance is to remember that your pain is temporary but your reward will be eternal.