Christlikeness is a journey, not a destination. The joy is in the journey.

Encourage one another. Many times a word of praise or thanks or appreciation or cheer has kept people on their feet.

Real integrity stays in place whether the test in adversity or prosperity.

Faith does not change my circumstances; faith changes me. Faith may not bring in the tuition check when I need it, but faith will give me what it takes to hang on.

I cannot even imagine where I would be today were it not for that handful of friends who have given me a heart full of joy. Let's face it, friends make life a lot more fun.

If I ever wrote a book on preaching, it would contain three words: Preach the Word. Get rid of all the other stuff that gets you sidetracked; preach the Word.

Patience is a bitter plant that produces sweet fruit.