Faith in Jesus must be personal but it cannot be private.

In Psalm 72, Solomon prays for power and fame but he says the purpose of influence is to speak up for others and one is the immigrant. He doesn't delineate between legal and illegal.

Delays are as much a part of God plan as answered prayers. God wants you to trust him.

Forgiveness must be immediate, whether or not a person asks for it. Trust must be rebuilt over time. Trust requires a track record.

When pressure builds up, don't panic. Pray! Prayer is a tremendous stress reliever. It can be your safety valve.

Instant obedience will teach you more about God than a lifetime of Bible discussions.

There's nothing in your life you can't learn from, if you respond with the right attitude.