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.

Just about the worst thing a leader can nurture in his heart is self-pity. And just about the worst thing a leader can do in front of his people is murmur and complain.

If you find yourself mistreated, misunderstood, and mocked as a Christian, take heart, for so they did to the Christ.

Perhaps God brought you into this mess so that he can bring you out of it for his glory.

Our God is righteous enough to judge and kind enough to forgive.

Grace does not lead us to overlook obedience. Grace compels and empowers us for obedience.

If you want to know God as your Father, you need to know Jesus Christ as your Savior.