...the single most important issue in all of life (is) your relationship with the living God... how you can know Him in a personal and meaningful way.

There are times we need to tell ourselves, "Good job!" when we know that is true.

God uses those who seem ill-fitted for a significant life.

The Promised Land was a tangible representation of God's ultimate desire for His people, but they failed to comprehend His gift for at least three reasons: It was unconditionally promised, it was outrageously generous, and it was absolutely free. None of those make sense in the world as we know it.

I am a preacher. I'm involved in many other things, but, mainly, I preach. And I love it!

If you are having difficulty loving or relating to an individual, take him to God. Bother the Lord with this person. Don't you be bothered with him - leave him at the throne.

No, the thing that makes for greatness is determination, persisting in the right direction over the long haul, following your dream, staying at the task.