Nothing is more bothersome to me than retiring. Weird things happen when you disengage; first you get negative, then you start telling people about your latest surgeries, and eventually you lose touch. I want to stay in touch.

Fortunately, God made all varieties of people with a wide variety of interests and abilities. He has called people of every race and color who have been hurt by life in every manner imaginable. Even the scars of past abuse and injury can be the means of bringing healing to another. What wonderful opportunities to make disciples!

The habit of always putting off an experience until you can afford it, or until the time is right, or until you know how to do it is one of the greatest burglars of joy. Be deliberate, but once you've made up your mind -jump in.

Allow me to offer a simple definition of wisdom. Wisdom is looking at life from God's point of view.

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

Nothing speaks louder or more powerfully than a life of integrity

Leadership is influence. To the extent we influence others, we lead them.