Nothing teaches us about the preciousness of the Creator as much as when we learn the emptiness of everything else.

The Lord doesn't always make our paths smooth sailing, but He does make it possible to rise above adversity.

You see, God didn't create us to merely survive. He created us to thrive! We were made for abundant life.

The Gospel does not say, 'you must do good works.' Rather, it fashions us into human beings, into creatures who cannot help serve God and fellow human beings. Without a doubt, a precious effect!

The God who delivered Hezekiah and the children of Israel is the same God who is eager to act on my behalf.

Rise up and be you. Your rise is your growth.

We shall never arrive at true meekness by any other way than by humiliating ourselves and by honoring others from the depth of our hearts.

Today, I challenge you to pay it forward. You don't need to save a village—only one lost soul. Be the reflection of Christ and shine His light. The cost is little, but the reward is rich.

Oh! That I might repose on Thee! Oh! That Thou wouldest enter into my heart, inebriate it, that I may forget my ills, and embrace Thee, my sole good?

When we observe trials and tribulations in our world, there's even more reason to lighten the heavy load. Sometimes life gets tough and it's disheartening. Never mind happiness; what we genuinely need is joy! God didn't intend for us to be sad or serious all of the time. His word in Proverbs 17:22 (ESV) says, “A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.