Christians have a dual citizenship - on earth and in heaven - and our citizenship in heaven ought to make us better people here on earth.

The secret of a happy life is to delight in duty. When duty becomes delight, then burdens become blessings

Outlook determines outcome.

Four Lessons on Life 1. Never take down a fence until you know why it was put up. 2. If you get too far ahead of the army, your soldiers may mistake you for the enemy. 3. Don't complain about the bottom rungs of the ladder; they helped to get you higher. 4. If you want to enjoy the rainbow, be prepared to endure the storm.

If you take care of yourself and walk with integrity, you may be confident that God will deal with those who sin against you. Above all, don't give birth to sin yourself, rather, pray for those who persecute you. God will one day turn your persecution into praise.

We do not understand and then obey: that is instruction. We obey by faith, and then we understand: that is illumination.

The past can be a rudder that guides you or an anchor tha hinders you. Leave your mistakes with God and look to the future by faith.