While the resurrection promises us a new and perfect life in the future, God loves us too much to leave us alone to contend with the pain, guilt and loneliness of our present life.

Prayer is talking with God. God knows your heart and is not so concerned with your words as He is with the attitude of your heart.

Every kid needs to say, 'I want what my mom and dad have.'

As a reward for their efforts, however, those early Christians were beaten, stoned to death, thrown to the lions, tortured and crucified. Every conceivable method was used to stop them from talking.

I've never had anyone define purity. You probably can't define purity. Purity is to live according to original design.