GOALS are dreams with deadlines, and without those deadlines, our dreams are dead in the water.

The genealogy of blessing always traces back to God-ordained risk.

If you want to see God move make a move.

I think a pastor used to be viewed as the one-stop ministry shop. The pastor served on every committee, volunteered at every event, and made all the hospital visits. I think that is changing and I think that is healthy. Both for the pastor and the congregation.

I think you often say more by saying less. And interestingly enough, I mean, Jesus really set the standard. I mean, he could say more with fewer words than anybody. Most of the parables were less than 250 words. And, boy, did he have some one-liners just packed with truth.

Part of my driving desire as a pastor is to remove every obstacle except the cross that would keep people from coming to faith in Christ.

If you're bored, one thing is for sure: You're not following in the footsteps of Christ.