Good intentions and earnest effort are not enough. Only Jesus can make an otherwise futile life productive.

I let people see the cracks in my life. We can't be phony. We've got to keep it real.

Walk by faith! Stop the plague of worry. Relax! Learn to say, "Lord, this is Your battle."

Battles are won in the trenches, in the grit and grime of courageous determination; they are won day by day in the arena of life.

That's what this thing called Christian life is all about, isn't it. Going . . . yet not knowing. As followers of our Lord we believe He leads us in a certain direction . . . or in pursuit of a precise goal.

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.

I'm here today to warn you: I want you to watch out for the adversary. Guard yourself from any spirit of entitlement. Restrain any and all subtle temptation to gain attention or to find ways to promote yourself.