The goal is glorifying God by drawing circles around the promises, miracles, and dreams He wants for you.

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.

God is in the business of strategically positioning us in the right place at the right time. A sense of destiny is our birthright as followers of Christ. God is awfully good at getting us where He wants us to go. But here’s the catch: The right place often seems like the wrong place, and the right time often seems like the wrong time.

If you don't take the risk, you forfeit the miracle.

Well-developed faith results in well-defined prayers, and well-defined prayers result in a well-lived life.

If Jesus were living in our culture, he would probably hang out in coffeehouses.

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