For there to be true maturity, people must be given room to grow, which includes room to fail.

The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life.

If God's people are to be living examples of one thing, that thing ought to be - it must be - compassion.

From the tiny birds of the air and from the fragile lilies of the field, we learn the same truth, which is so important for those who desire to live a life of simple faith: God takes care of His own. He knows our needs. He anticipates our crises. He is moved by our weaknesses. He stands ready to come to our rescue. And at just the right moment, He steps in and proves Himself as our faithful heavenly Father.

There is nothing more fearful for the average person in our society than to stand before a group of people and speak.

Leaders need to cultivate two things: a righteous heart and a rhinoceros skin.

Strength comes from choosing to fully trust, pray, and praise. Our circumstances may not change, but in the process we change.