if you don't have peace, it isn't because someone took it from you; you gave it away. You cannot always control what happens to you, but you can control what happens in you.

If your habits don't line up with your dream, then you need to either change your habits or change your dream

The length and breath of our influence on others are directly related to the depth of our concern for them.

People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude.

When pastors ask me if their people will buy this vision, I ask them two questions: "Have they bought into your leadership?" If they haven't, don't ever try to pass on a vision. Second, "Have you processed this vision correctly?"

You can't move people to action unless you first move them with emotion. The heart comes before the head.

The value you receive from reflective thinking will depend on the kinds of questions you ask yourself.