When we take our eyes off the whirl of day-to-day activity and concentrate on honoring Him and following in His way, we find a consistent peace that carries us through both plenty and poverty.

The person who has the motivational gift of giving has a tremendous opportunity to be a blessing to others in the body of Christ, to encourage others in the proper use of their finances, and to make the extension of the Gospel possible.

Behavior is the substance of religion. Belief is the substance of relationship.

Dealing with adversity is like preparing for surgery. By putting our faith in what the doctor has said, we believe we will be better off if we have the surgery. But that does not make it any less painful. By submitting to the hand of a surgeon, we are saying that our ultimate goal is health, even at the cost of pain. Adversity is the same way. It is a means to an end. It is God's tool for the advancement of our spiritual lives.

Every test, every trial, every heartache that's been significant, I can turn it over and see how God has turned it into good no matter what.

God is responsible for the consequences of our obedience, WE are responsible for the consequences of our disobedience

God has loved you since before you were born-so much so that 2,000 years ago, He sent His Son Jesus to die in your place.