Love must be shown.

If we are not showing reverence for the Lord, we are sneering at Him.

Patience is essential to pleasing God.

Biblical hope is confidence that God will do good for us in the future.

There are many reasons we may be proud without even knowing it.

There are a variety of ways to discern spiritual realities.

It is difficult to receive and give correction.

Some sadness is sinful; some is not.

We must recognize, appreciate, and correctly respond to God’s goodness.

Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.

We are all prejudiced to some degree.

Love can be tough but its tendency is to be kind with no strings attached.

Family health involves living out God’s priorities.

We are to have a healthy relationship with God, ourself, and others.

If we believe that God loves us and knows what is best, we will go His way, not our own.

General disinterest in listening to God is idolatry.

In this world of moral darkness, we need to use the flashlight of the Bible.

Life is hard but rewarding.

Commitments should normally be honored.

Tough times can make us rich.