Every time I stand to communicate, I want to take one simple truth and lodge it in the heart of the listener. I want them to know that one thing and know what to do with it.

We're so absorbed in the effort to get rich, we no longer recognize when we are rich.

Why? Why did God provide me with more than I need?

When Nehemiah's heart was broken he paid attention to his broken heart.

Blessed is the man who gets the opportunity to devote his life to something bigger than himself and who finds himself surrounded by friends who share his passion.

Strange as it may sound, it is more difficult to maintain a faith walk when we begin to see our dreams come true. When hopes become realities it is easy to shift our faith onto the thing we have dreamed of and off of the One who was the source of our provision.

Being a sinner does not disqualify you from following Jesus. It's a prerequisite.