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.

The bottom line in the Christian life is obedience and most people don't even like the word.

On Sunday morning, I'm not nervous... I can't wait to tell what God wants me to say.

The gate is small because truth guards the entrance. The way is narrow because the Lord protects us with wise boundaries.

Another way Christ affects us is by inspiring our gratitude. He left the glories of heaven in order to become our Savior, and when we recognize that sacrifice, we are filled with thankfulness and praise.

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.

We must never limit God's ability to turn even the worst, most vile experience in our lives into something productive, beneficial and positive.