The problem with trying to be “good enough” to enter heaven is we’re not perfect judges of what is “good,” and there is no standard for how much is “enough.”

Jesus pursued those others avoided. 

Real life is found in God; don’t try to find it anywhere else! 

There’s a better alternative than endless striving, and it’s to rest in the knowledge that God is God.

(btw, I inadvertently said "Greek word" in one place; it should have been "Hebrew word."

Don’t forget in the darkness what God told you the light. 

Has your world shrunk as you’ve gotten older?  If so, ask God to give you “largeness of heart.”

The disadvantages of his childhood did not prevent him from becoming an accomplished adult.

What happens when Mom and Dad don’t teach their children moral truth?

His silver medal brought the highest amount paid for any second-place prize in any sport.

The love of Christ can build bonds which hatred cannot destroy.