The lesson is obvious. True missionaries concentrate on doing the work of Mark 16:15 rather than operating social-welfare programs. True missionaries serve the message of Christ, not the institutions of the church.

Walk away from your own preoccupations . . . and see the perishing multitudes.

Yet so often it seems that victory eludes us. It is when our self-confidence is finally destroyed and is replaced with dependence upon God that we have victory.

The single most important hindrance to world evangelization right now is the lack of total involvement by the body of Christ.

To obey the Lord unseen—in secret—is the foundation of genuine godly service.

All too often, it seems, we're willing to be students of Christianity rather than disciples of Christ.

My precious brothers and sisters, I come to you today speaking on behalf of Christ, His love and His mercy for us all. Jesus came to set the captives free. And He Himself said that whoever the Son sets free, is free indeed . . . We love you with Christ's love, unconditionally and always.