One of the truest tests of spiritual maturity is seeing the miraculous in the monotonous.

God is not a genie in a bottle, and your wish is not His command. His command better be your wish.

Prayer adds an element of surprise to your life that is more fun than a surprise party or surprise gift or surprise romance. In fact, prayer turns life into a party, into a gift, into a romance.

Embrace relational uncertainty. It's called romance. Embrace spiritual uncertainty. It's called mystery. Embrace occupational uncertainty. It's called destiny. Embrace emotional uncertainty. It's called joy. Embrace intellectual uncertainty. It's called revelation.

The only God-ordained fear is the fear of God, and if we fear Him, we don't have to fear anyone or anything else

There comes a moment when you must quit talking to God about the mountain in your life and start talking to the mountain about your God. You proclaim His power. You declare His sovereignty. You affirm His faithfulness. You stand on His Word. You cling to His promises.

Whatever you don't turn into PRAISE turns into PRIDE.