What would you think of a person who always wanted things from you but never offered a word of thanks in return? We can be that way with God, can't we? Let's remember to thank Him.

If you want to win some, you have to be winsome - be nice, be friendly and then appropriately apply the gospel.

So here is what it comes down to: the ultimate choice in life is between pleasing ourselves and pleasing God.

Earth is only a pale version of heaven, not the other way around.

When you see that sunset or that panoramic view of God's finest expressed in nature, and the beauty just takes your breath away, remember it is just a glimpse of the real thing that awaits you in heaven.

Prayer is not the answer. God is the answer. Prayer is the vehicle by which we reach God.

You become a disciple in the biblical sense only when you are totally and completely committed to Jesus Christ and His Word.