When I am consumed by my problems-stressed out about my life, my family, and my job-I actually convey the belief that I think the circumstances are more important than God's command to always rejoice.

People who are obsessed with God have an intimate relationship with Him. They are nourished by God's Word throughout the day because they know that forty minutes on Sunday is not enough to sustain them for a whole week, especially when they will encounter so many distractions and alternative messages.

Lukewarm people don't really want to be saved from their sin; they want only to be saved from the penalty of their sin.

God doesn’t call us to be comfortable. He calls us to trust Him.

The greatest good on this earth is God

The world says love yourself, grab all you can, follow your heart. Jesus says deny yourself, grab your cross and follow me.

I want the joy of knowing that I am doing something with my life, the joy of battle.