People do not plan to mess up their lives. They just don't plan not to.

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.

Dreamers dream about things being different. Visionaries envision themselves making a difference.

If a volunteer can help us with an immediate need, we can put them in a place to make their greatest contribution.

Leaders who carry unresolved guilt are forced to hide a part of themselves from those to whom they are closest. They have a secret. They are forced to expend time and energy to ensure that no one finds them out. They know they are not completely trustworthy. Often they assume no one else is either. Guilty leaders have a difficult time trusting. Consequently, guilty leaders have a difficult time building teams.

What you fear most will determine whether you merely save for the future or give for the future.

As a pastor I've spent 30 years talking to people and heard every kind of story imaginable.