[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.

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.

If you are a leader, it is not possible to be at peace with all and friends with everyone.

Every marriage moves either toward enhancing one another’s glory or toward degrading each other.

So take seriously the story that God has given you to live. It’s time to read your own life, because your story is the one that could set us all ablaze.

A reluctant leader is highly suspicious of people who work to accumulate and hoard power.

Most people want to grow, but the price of growth is pain.