Low self-esteem causes me to believe that I have so little worth that my response does not matter. With repentance, however, I understand that being worth so much to God is why my response is so important. Repentance is remedial work to mend our minds and hearts, which get bent by sin.

You must ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life.

The greatest moment of your life is now. This moment is God's irreplaceable gift to you.

The most frequent promise in the Bible is ‘I will be with you.’

When preaching is done right, it can change lives. When it's done badly, my failure goes beyond the merely human.

In a contagious world,we learn to keep our distance. If we get too close to those who are suffering, we might get infected by their pain. It may not be convenient or comfortable. But only when you get close enough to catch their hurt will they be close enough to catch your love.

Prayer allows us to wait without worry.