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.

Strength comes from choosing to fully trust, pray, and praise. Our circumstances may not change, but in the process we change.

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.

The beautiful thing about encouragement is that anybody can do it.

When a church is spending more of its budget on media than shepherding, something is out of whack. We have gotten things twisted around.

When it seems like that's all there is, remember all you have in Him.

Peter must have thought, "Who am I compared to Mr. Faithfulness (John)?" But Jesus clarified the issue. John was responsible for John. Peter was responsible for Peter. And each had only one command to heed: "Follow Me." (John 21:20-22)