I cannot hope that what I have to say will be very interesting to many.
Simplicity is a key to avoiding complication. Part of the definition of simplicity is 'not complex or complicated; sincere. '
We suffer much agony because we try to get from people what only God can give us, which is a sense of worth and value. Look to God for what you need, not to people.
Faith is having a positive attitude about what you can do and not worrying at all about what you can't do.
Peter was the only one who walked on water besides Jesus, but he was also the only one who got out of the boat. Until you make a decision to believe, and then act on it, nothing will happen.
When you focus on how wonderful God is and all the great things He's done. . . is doing. . . and even will do in your life, your natural response will be praise, adoration and awe. Don't let yourself ever get used to it. . . stay amazed!
If you look at your circumstances you will put off doing what God is telling you to do. It can seem like the worst time to do whatever God says to do. BUT there is an anointing on "now" if God has told you to act.
The most important loan to pay is your student loan. It's more important than your mortgage, car and credit card payments. You cannot discharge student loan debt in the majority of cases.
Many of Islam's apologists insist that suicide bombing is not Islamic because the Koran forbids suicide. Mmm-hmm. So where are all the Muslims gathering in mass demonstrations to vehemently condemn this practice that slanders their religion? Why does contemporary Islam promote 'martyrdom' as the highest duty of Muslims? Why are photographs of suicide bombers plastered everywhere in Beirut? Because Islam is what Islam does.
I don't think I began to be a professional writer until I learned my weaknesses and what I couldn't do. This forced me to compensate.
The soul that journey's to God, but doesn't shake off it's cares and quiet it's appetities, is like someone who drags a cart of dirt uphill.