There is no sin so prevalent, so insidious, and so deep as the sin of fearing people more than we fear God.

Stewarding my time is not about selfishly pursuing only the things I like to do. It’s about effectively serving others in the ways I’m best able to serve and in the ways I am most uniquely called to serve.

Why should we think that we wouldn't have a cross to carry? Are we somehow more deserving than our Lord?

Sanctification is not by surrender, but by divinely enabled toil and effort.

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.

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

Live for God. Obey the Scriptures. Think of others before yourself. Be holy. Love Jesus. And as you do these things, do whatever else you like, with whomever you like, wherever you like, and you'll be walking in the will of God.