It is a pity that many Christians have the TV schedule better memorized than a single chapter for God's precious Word.

Encouragement is awesome. It (can) actually change the course of another person's day, week, or life.

Our great tendency in this age is to increase our speed, to run faster, even in the Christian life. In the process our walk with God stays shallow, and our tank runs low on fumes. Intimacy offers a full tank of fuel that can only be found by pulling up closer to God, which requires taking necessary time and going to the effort to make that happen.

First impressions never have a second chance.

It is a pity that many Christians have the TV schedule better memorized than a single chapter for God's precious Word.

Sometimes people can't see past us to hear our message. We never have a second chance to leave a first impression.

You want to mess up the minds of your children? Here's how - guaranteed! Rear them in a legalistic, tight context of external religion, where performance is more important than reality. Fake your faith. Sneak around and pretend your spirituality. Train your children to do the same. Embrace a long list of do's and don'ts publicly but hypocritically practice them privately... yet never own up to the fact that its hypocrisy. Act one way but live another. And you can count on it - emotional and spiritual damage will occur.