The remarkable thing is, we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day.

For there to be true maturity, people must be given room to grow, which includes room to fail.

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.

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.

Just as bank tellers need a thorough knowledge of legitimate currency in order to spot counterfeit bills, so Christians need a thorough knowledge of the Bible in order to spot bogus religious teachings. How grounded are you in the Scriptures? How deep are your theological roots? How capable are you of detecting false teachings?

An anniversary says, "Think of the dreams you have weathered together. They are intimate accomplishments."

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