The Church must stop expecting outsiders to act like insiders while insiders act like outsiders.

What percentage should you give? I tell people to start with 10 percent because the Bible writers have a lot to say about the tithe, which means, "tenth." For some people, that's extremely uncomfortable. But so is a colonoscopy, and those save countless lives.

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.

It doesn't really matter what time it is if you haven't determined what to do with your time.

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.

You have no idea what hangs in the balance of your decision on what to do with the burden God put in your heart.

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