A rule I have had for years is: to treat the Lord Jesus Christ as a personal friend. His is not a creed, a mere doctrine, but it is He Himself we have.
Where I was born and where and how I have lived is unimportant. It is what I have done with where I have been that should be of interest.
Never think that Jesus commanded a trifle, nor dare to trifle with anything He has commanded.
Death may be the King of terrors... but Jesus is the King of kings!
God doesn't seek for golden vessels, and does not ask for silver ones, but He must have clean ones.
Preparation for old age should begin not later than one's teens. A life which is empty of purpose until 65 will not suddenly become filled on retirement.