I hate thinking about it, teaching about it, and writing about it. But the plain truth is that hell is real and real people go there for eternity.

Playing around is one thing; following an established regimen is quite another. It's true with exercise equipment and it is true with prayer.

Jesus is not directing the angelic choir, taking long naps, or doing crossword puzzles. He is completely focused on building his church, the hope of the world.

Whenever you see something going well - whenever light begins to chase back the darkness that threatens to engulf our world - look closely. There stands a leader who is holding that candle.

You cannot do leadership without a source of regenerative strength. What is your source?

Develop your reflective will and gain better insight before you say or do something.

Truly, spiritual courage is on the endangered character-quality list.