You can have control. You can have growth. But, you can't have both.
If you delegate authority, you will build leaders.
With prayer, you may be able to start one discipline or habit that will overflow into many more positive, God-honoring traits.
Reputation shows who people think you are. Character shows who you really are.
Don't insult God with safe living and small thinking.
If you want what NORMAL people have, do what normal people DO. If you want what FEW people have, do what few people DO.