What does it say about us that we are rarely perplexed by the good things that come our way, only the bad?

Spiritual maturity is measured in terms of persevering faith, not perfect behavior

There is an appropriate way to use your story, not as an excuse but as a testimony to God's ability to free you from the past.

What breaks my heart is in the United States hundreds of thousands wake up on a Sunday and church never crosses their mind.

Resources follow vision.

When you make giving a priority, something happens inside of you. Especially when it's financially challenging to do so. It's like you loosen your grip on a value system whose motto says, "Money is the key to life and happiness and safety."

[God] wants you to go home, look at your bucket of seed, and determine in your heart how much you'd like to sow. He wants you to consider thoughtfully your current circumstances, your life, your potential, and your finances. He wants you to involve your family. He wants you to pray about it. And then He wants you to come up with a plan.