If we don’t risk being hurt, we cannot give unconditional love. Unconditional love gives others the right to hurt us.

We don't want to merely obey God: we need to catch His heart. It is then we will glimpse the wisdom behind His directives, and not just see them as laws.

God is waiting to satisfy us, yet His goodness will not satisfy us if we are already full of other things.

We must always keep in mind all legitimate authority is from God, and is given for protection, provision, and peace.

True honor is an outflow from a heart that fears God.

What we say in private we must be willing to say with a heart burning with love and honor before the face of our leaders. If not, we will poison our spirits and it will manifest in the presence of our leaders.

Grace gives us the power to live, and mercy keeps us free from guilt, condemnation, and shame.