The sole reason to serve as a Christian is Jesus, yet He is easily lost in the various activities that consume our days.

The desire for beauty, the hunger for union, the passion to be part of something greater than self, all arise out of our bent to worship.

The cost for the recipient of God’s grace is nothing, and no price could be higher for arrogant people to pay.

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.

For most leaders, humility comes only by wounds suffered from foolish falls.

Reconciliation is not to be withheld when repentance—that is, deep, heart‐changing acknowledgement of sin and a radical redirection of life—takes place in the one being rebuked. Nor is reconciliation to be extended to someone who has not repented.

Courage never takes away fear; courage simply redistributes fear to get the job done.