Don't follow those who can talk a big game about their amazing faith in Christ. Follow people who are actually following Christ.

Before my secret meeting with the Pope I asked him to come wearing white if deep down he agreed with the Reformation. Pretty crazy.

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.

Much of the impotence of American churches is tied to a profound ignorance and apathy about justification. Our people live in a fog of guilt. Or just as bad, they think being a better person is all God requires.

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

When "everything is awesome" we may miss what (and Who) is truly deserving of awe.

If we do not worship God, God will not be the lesser for it. But we will.