Wise people build their lives around what is eternal and squeeze in what is temporary. Not the other way around.

We are too often double espresso followers of a decaf Sovereign.

I need to worship because without it I can forget that I have a Big God beside me and live in fear. I need to worship because without it I can forget his calling and begin to live in a spirit of self-preoccupation. I need to worship because without it I lose a sense of wonder and gratitude and plod through life with blinders on. I need worship because my natural tendency is toward self-reliance and stubborn independence.

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

Never worry alone. When anxiety grabs my mind, it is self-perpetuating. Worrisome thoughts reproduce faster than rabbits, so one of the most powerful ways to stop the spiral of worry is simply to disclose my worry to a friend... The simple act of reassurance from another human being [becomes] a tool of the Spirit to cast out fear -- because peace and fear are both contagious.

True love is willing to warn, reprove, confront or admonish when necessary.

Habits eat good intentions for breakfast.