In an urban environment, a church building is a thing of the past.

What's unique about Washington is that no one's from here. Almost everybody came here to change the world, to make a difference.

Pursuing a God-ordained passion, no matter how crazy it seems, is the most responsible thing you can do.

Your greatest regret at the end of your life will be the lions you didn't chase. You will look back longingly on risks not taken, opportunities not seized, and dreams not pursued. Stop running away from what scares you most and start chasing the God-ordained opportunities that cross your path.

I'm a lifelong Vikings and Packers fan because I lived in both Minnesota and Wisconsin as a kid.

You don't have to do everything right as a parent, but there is one thing you cannot afford to get wrong. That one thing is prayer. You'll never be a perfect parent, but you can be a praying parent. Prayer is your highest privilege as a parent. There is nothing you can do that will have a higher return on investment. In fact, the dividends are eternal.

One way to show someone you love them is to simply go out of your way for them. It's the gift of inconvenience.