Truth Teacher

Today I am reminded of the importance of faith. Being “comfortable” is a dangerous place for most Christ followers. It's easy to be a champion of faith when life is easy, comfortable and good.  Wait until you get shingles on your face (like I did) and see if you are still the poster child of faith.  I have put together some quotes on faith from some of the most notable people of history...and a few others. Encouraging Quotes “Great faith trusts God when there is nothing in the cupboard to eat and no money to buy food. Great faith trusts in God when health is gone, work is gone, reputation is gone, or family is gone. Great faith trusts God while the windstorm is still howling and persecution continues.” ~ MacArthur Faith does not operate in the realm of the possible. There is no glory for God in that which is humanly possible. Faith begins where man's power ends. ~ George Muller The Bible recognizes no faith that does not lead to obedience, nor does it recognize any

Why does somebody kill themself when they're seemingly on top of the world? “For in much wisdom is much vexation, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.”    King Solomon The American dream is to be successful, a self-made individual who doesn’t need to rely on anyone or anything.   The dream is to take your passion and turn it into an empire.   Then why did Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain kill themselves?   Their names are known around the globe.   They had taken their passion and crafted it into something extraordinary.   They had achieved success that most jealously watch from afar.   I do not pretend to know WHY they felt compelled to take their own lives when from my perspective they had so much to live for...including family.   Is this a lesson that money and fame cannot buy happiness?   Others have managed great wealth and empires without destroying themselves or those closest to them.   WHAT could have been so troubling that life needed to end, here