Something I've noticed. Church planters don't pray for revival. They pray for opportunity, favor with the unchurched and leaders.

Your friends will determine the quality and direction of your life.

If it suddenly became impossible for us to cover up all the junk we normally hide from the rest of humanity, I have a feeling we would all get real motivated to deal with the source of what ails us.

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

Preaching for life changes requires far less information and more application. Less explanation and more inspiration.

This is why we give up on things that break our heart because it requires change.

In the shadow of my hurt, forgiveness feel like a decision to reward my enemy. But in the shadow of the cross, forgiveness is merely a gift from one undeserving soul to another.