There is no way to work your way to God. There is no way to climb up to heaven. There is only one way, and that is through Christ.

You'll never be a mature Christian until you understand that God remembers his promises and forgets your sins.

I try to keep in my mind the simple question: Am I trying to do good or make myself look good? Too many of our responsibilities get added to our plate when we are trying to please people, impress people, prove ourselves, acquire power, increase our prestige. All those motivations are about looking good more than doing good.

If the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, then growing in our knowledge of God is always practical.

The richest treasure God has for you are the people in your life. Give thanks and don't take them for granted.

To start the day without prayer is to suggest the devil is feeble, God is irrelevant, and we can handle things on our own.

Sincerity is a Christian virtue, as is honesty about our struggles. But my generation needs to realize that Christianity is more than chic fragility, endless self-revelation, and the coolness that comes with authenticity.