When it seems as if God is far away, remind yourself that He is near. Nearness is not a matter of geography. God is everywhere. Nearness is likeness. The more we become like the Lord, the nearer He is to us.

God doesn't always change the circumstances, but He can change us to meet the circumstances. That's what it means to live by faith.

The greatest judgment God can send on His people is letting them have their own way.

Nothing paralyzes our lives like the attitude that things can never change. We need to remind ourselves that God can change things. Outlook determines outcome. If we see only the problems, we will be defeated; but if we see the possibilities in the problems, we can have victory.

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.

Material wealth is either a window through which we see God or a mirror in which we see ourselves.

Ministry takes place when divine resources meet human needs through loving channels to the glory of God.