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.

Our minds can be kept free of anxiety as we dump the load of our cares on the Lord in prayer.

Only grace-large doses, frequently displayed, released-will restore the wounded.

When I have a wrong attitude, I look at life humanly. When I have a right attitude, I look at life divinely.

Ours is a bad, bad world, but does that mean nothing's good? Does it mean we have run out of things for which to be grateful? No, no, a thousand times, no!

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.

Don't be afraid of outgiving God. It is impossible to do that.