Christ never intended to cover up the dark side of life, but rather to illuminate a path through it.

Buzyness, however, is moral laziness because it involves refusing to live with courage and intentionality.

[Biblical counseling] Must insist that the image of God is central to developing a solid view of personality; that our sinfulness, not how we've been sinned against, is our biggest problem; that forgiveness, not wholeness, is our greatest need; that repentance, not insight, is the dynamic in all real change.

Every addiction is an attempt to slay hope.

A leader - whether in the home, church, business, community, or government - has authority due to her role, but her positional power will not bring about good for individuals or organizations unless it is backed up by the capital of character.

What originally led us to serve others by leading them seldom remains our North Star.

You may obey a leader who has power and authority, but you will not strive to serve her or the cause of the organization unless you respect and care for her in addition to the ones with whom you serve.