“Joy isn't grounded in our circumstances; it is grounded in the unchanging character of God.”

“The only way to joy is to interpret our circumstances by God's Word rather than to judge God by our circumstances.”

“Our circumstances are not an accurate reflection of God's goodness. Whether life is good or bad, God's goodness, rooted in His character, is the same.”

“The ground's generosity takes in our compost and grows beauty! Try to be more like the ground.”

“Faith isn't grounded on emotions. It's grounded on the will. It's grounded in the act of taking up your cross and following the Lord wherever He leads, through good times and bad, through dark days and happy ones.We're not tested and tempered in good times, Abby." Ella released her hand and sat back in her chair. "Our true test," she said softly, "lies in the dark night of our despair.”

“Our joy does not have to be based on our circumstances.”