How could a good, all-powerful God allow suffering?

If your god never disagrees with you, you might just be worshipping an idealized version of yourself.

It seems almost oxymoronic to believe that this new idealism has led to a new pessimism about marriage, but that is exactly what has happened. In generations past there was far less talk about "compatibility" and finding the ideal soul mate. Today we are looking for someone who accepts us as we are and fulfills our desires, and this creates an unrealistic set of expectations that frustrates both the searchers and the searched for.

The Gospel does not promise you better life circumstances; it promises you a better life.

As many have learned and later taught, you don't realize Jesus is all you need until Jesus is all you have.

Because of Jesus-there is always hope, even in the darkest moments of your life.

Religion: 'My identity is built on being a good person.' Gospel: 'My identity is not built on my record or my performance but on Christ's.'