First impressions never have a second chance.

Ours is a bad, bad world, but does that mean nothing's good? Does it mean we have run out of things for which to be grateful? No, no, a thousand times, no!

Thanksgiving is a time of quiet reflection; an annual reminder that God has, again, been ever so faithful. The solid and simple things of life are brought into clear focus.

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

The lens of fear magnifies the size of uncertainty.

When you have vision it affects your attitude. Your attitude is optimistic rather than pessimistic.

We want a crowd to make us feel important and liked. But why is getting a crowd our focus? Jesus never suggested that crowds were the goal. He never addresses getting your church to grow. Never.