As did Jesus, when he said to his dear ones, "I am sending you out like sheep among wolves" (Matt. 10:16). The metaphor so perfectly describes our situation we almost want to smile—like when the young bride and groom are waving good-bye and the grandfather leans over to the grandmother and whispers, "They have no idea what they've just gotten themselves into." The humor of absurd understatement.

I'm suffering very much, but am I suffering very well? That's the point!

Life is suffering--and yet.

A joyful person is one who deals daily with their problems, faithfully and obediently counting their trials as joy.

If there is one thing you can count on in your life, it's that your path will not always be easy.

God cannot use a man or woman greatly until he wounds them deeply.