“When you rest, realize it is not simply ceasing from activity…it is a gift from God.”

“When we think of our family, our spouse, parents, or children, let us see them as a gift from God.”

“When we first come to faith in Christ, we often think it was simply of our own choosing. Only later do we realize we would have never taken that step of faith apart from His grace drawing us near to Him.”

“Safety comes in our nearness to God, not in our distance from our enemies.”

“We must not simply desire God; we must live in total dependence.”

“Has God called you to speak out for peace in a tense situation? Are there lives on the line God is calling you to stand up for, to declare peace to, and to encourage toward a non-violent solution?If so, do it. You never know what might happen. Maybe the Lord is likewise sending you to save many lives from destruction.”

“God does not remove us from all harm; He uses harm to move us close to Him.”