Jesus never commanded believers to produce fruit. Fruit is the purpose of the branch, but it is not the responsibility of the branch. The branch cannot produce anything on it's own. However, if it remains attached to the vine, it will receive life-sustaining sap, nourishment, strength, everything it needs.

I know of nothing more valuable, when it comes to the all-important virtue of authenticity, than simply being who you are.

Believing in grace is one thing. Living it is another.

Let your life yield a sweet, winsome melody that this old world needs so desperately. Yes you can if you will.

I'm not against screens, or new songs, or innovation. I just don't like the gimmicks. I want to know when worship is over that that leader's sole purpose was to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ.

Worry is assuming responsibilities that you cannot handle. They truth is, they are responsibilities that God never intended for you to handle, because they are His.

If you allow it, [suffering] can be the means by which God brings you His greatest blessings.