Fear of God failing us leads us to "cover for God." This means we ask, expect, and are satisfied with less.

Whatever God's reasons for such diversity, creativity, and sophistication in the universe, on earth, and in our own bodies, the point of it all is His glory. God's art speaks of Himself, reflecting who He is and what He is like.

[at CMC West Coast 2011, on 1 Samuel 14] If just a few of you would step up and be like Jonathan ... as you step out in faith, you know what's going to happen? There'll be people like Saul who'll say, "God's doing something through that guy, God's doing something through that girl. I want to be a part of that.

Christians are like manure: spread them out and they help everything grow better, but keep them in one big pile and they stink horribly.

Marriage is one of the most humbling, sanctifying journeys you will ever be a part of. It forces us to wrestle with our selfishness and pride. But it also gives us a platform to display love and commitment.

Having faith often means doing what others see as crazy.

Nothing compares to being truly, exuberantly wanted by your children.