Trouble isn't designed to rob us of faith and confidence.  It is more of an exercise to help us understand victory.  Faith gives us the power to overcome what seems impossible.

If you measure life by other people' success, you will always come up short.  Insead, rely on your faith for direction and inspiration and focus only on who you are and what you have done.  You'll be surprised how cool you really are.

The fork in the road.  Which way do I go?  Some rely on their own decisions.  Other's rely on God's direction.  So, which one do you think is the path to follow?

Trouble lives just around the corner in everyones life.  Like the GPS that tells you if an accident is ahead, God can help you take an alternate route, every time.

In a word, no.  It's more like you giving up on God.  Don't let that happen.

Simple.  Living with the knowledge and wisdom of God keeps you focused and less vulnerable to others who might lead you in the wrong direction.  You need one connection, and only one.

So, where does God live within you?  Is it a casual relationship that you call on in a time of need, or do you live with God in your heart every day.  God rewards those who take that relationship seriously.

Stretching values to align with peer groups can put your path in a bad place.  If you are lost, have a conversation with God to get back on track.

It's not easy to live up to God's expectations, but it is necessary.  Ask for forgiveness and let God move you in the right direction.

We live life, depending on God's goodness and generosity.  That relationship is based on your obedience to him, plain and simple.