The habit of always putting off an experience until you can afford it, or until the time is right, or until you know how to do it is one of the greatest burglars of joy. Be deliberate, but once you've made up your mind -jump in.

And when God steps in, His working is like the difference between a skyscraper and a star.

There is nothing more fearful for the average person in our society than to stand before a group of people and speak.

Tell yourself right now and throughout today, that it's okay to draw away from the maddening crowd. Jesus did; so can you.

When you have a sense of calling, whether it's to be a musician, soloist, artist, in one of the technical fields, or a plumber, there is something deep and enriching when you realize it isn't just a casual choice, it's a divine calling. It's not limited to vocational Christian service by any means.

One of the problems with worry is that it keeps you from enjoying what you have.

Man is the only animal that when you pat him on the head, his head swells up.