Pride takes many forms, but spiritual pride is the most grievous. To become proud of spiritual gifts or leadership position is to forget that all we have is from God, all the position we occupy is God's appointment.

Before we can conquer the world, we must first conquer the self.

There is no such thing as a self made spiritual leader. He is able to influence others spiritually only because the Spirit is able to work in and through him to a greater degree than in those he leads.

Once the joy of intimacy with God has been experienced, life becomes unbearable without it.

Jesus was the meeting place of eternity and time, the blending of deity and humanity, the junction of heaven and earth.

Sacrifice is the ecstasy of giving the best we have to the One we love most.

God prepares leaders with a specific place and task in mind. Training methods are adapted to the mission, and natural and spiritual gifts are given with clear purpose.