Grace is not reserved for good people; grace underscores the goodness of God.

You have no idea the numbers of people that God may want to influence through you

Vions are born in the soul of a man or woman who is consumed with the tension between what is and what could be.

Priority determines capacity.

There will be very few occasions when you are absolutely certain about anything. You will consistently be called upon to make decisions with limited information. That being the case, your goal should not be to eliminate uncertainty. Instead, you must develop the art of being clear in the face of uncertainty.

..the best strategy for giving is a two-fold approach: a basic plan combined with a willingness to consider spontaneous giving when unique opportunities arise.

What people pray for will tell you more than anything else whether they are locked into the vision and priorities of the church.