Yieldedness is vital in listening to what He has to say.

People don't like the idea of consequences. They want to be able to live their life freely and do what they want to do without any consequences. And we know that's just not the way life is.

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.

Whatever brings you to your knees in weakness carries the greatest potential for your personal success and spiritual victory.

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.

I certainly respect other people's opinions, but I would not vote for a woman to be the pastor of a church.

The Holy Spirit's power cannot be harnessed. His power cannot be used to accomplish anything other than the Father's will. He is not a candy dispenser. He is not a vending machine. He is not a genie waiting for someone to rub His lamp the right way. He is holy God.