You must begin with God.

Jesus did not die on the cross just so we could live comfortable, well adjusted lives. His purpose is far deeper: He wants to make us like himself before he takes us to heaven. This is our greatest privilege, our immediate responsibility, and our ultimate destiny.

We're going to worship in eternity. So what does God want me to do while we're here on earth? Practice. Practice worshipping.

Don't' call it a failure, call it an education. Some of us are very educated.

Explanations don't comfort. You won't feel better if you know why. It won't hurt any less.

If you don't live by priorities, you'll live by pressures. Either you determine what's important in life or other people will determine it for you.

So I would say God hates war, but God loves every soldier.