God wishes to be seen, wishes to be sought, wishes to be expected, and wishes to be trusted.

Jesus changed how the world thinks about science, medicine, human rights, education & more.

God has entrusted us with his most precious treasure - people. He asks us to shepherd and mold them into strong disciples, with brave faith and good character.

Self-improveme nt is no more God's plan than self-salvation.

Every day you and I walk through God's shop. Every day we brush up against objects of incalculable worth to Him. People. Every one of them carries a price tag, if only we could see it.

We who preach have one tool. We are people of the book.

When I teach the formal curriculum, I have the chance to think about it ahead of time. I can rehearse it. I can illustrate it with self-deprecating humor and humble-sounding personal disclosure. I can try to make it comes out just right.