The irony is that while God doesn't need us but still wants us, we desperately need God but don't really want Him most of the time. He treasures us and anticipates our departure from this earth to be with Him-and we wonder, indifferently, how much we have to do for Him to get by.

God's definition of what matters is pretty straightforward. He measures our lives by how we love.

Parents are supposed to instruct their kids. It doesn't mean they necessarily have that gift of teaching.

A disciple is a disciple maker.

Lukewarm people give money to charity and to the church....as long as it doesn't impinge on their standard of living. If they have a little extra and it is easy and safe to give, they do so. After all, God loves a cheerful giver, right?

Making disciples isn’t about gathering pupils to listen to your teaching. The real focus is not on teaching people at all–the focus is on loving them.

God interrupt whatever we are doing so that we can join You in what You're doing