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.

Any fear associated with giving to God's kingdom is irrational. It's on par with a farmer who, out of fear of losing his seed, refuses to plant his fields.

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.

When you harness your leadership skill to your broken heart change happens.

When you start thinking you're a big shot, you wash more feet.

When people are convinced you want something FOR them rather than something FROM them, they are less likely to be offended when you challenge them.

Asking doesn't mean you lack wisdom - it's evidence of wisdom.