Outlook determines outcome.

Jonah saw God's will as punishment. Jesus saw God's will as nourishment.

You do not move ahead by constantly looking in a rear view mirror. The past is a rudder to guide you, not an anchor to drag you. We must learn from the past but not live in the past.

Opportunities energize the faithful and paralyze the fearful.

I will be satisfied to the extent that I see everything I have as a gift from God. Here is the truth: Everything you have – your money, talent, friendships, marriage, children, material possessions, health, home, bike, car, even the country you live in – is a gift from God that He had chosen out of His generous nature to give you.

Christ is more concerned about what we do with Him than for Him.

When we change the message of God, we change the God of the message.