I choose love. No occasion justifies hatred; no injustice warrants bitterness, I choose love. Today I will love God and what God loves.

God is not a miser with his grace. Your cup may be low in cash or clout, but it is overflowing with mercy.

I think it's noteworthy that the Almighty didn't act high and mighty. The Holy One wasn't holier-than-thou. The One who knew it all wasn't a know-it-all. The One who made the stars didn't keep his head in them. The One who owns all the stuff of earth never strutted it.

In our faith we follow in someone's steps. In our faith we leave footprints to guide others. It's the principle of discipleship

We preachers, people entrust us with their time week after week. I'm still stunned that people will let me talk to them for thirty minutes about anything I want to. It's a wonderful treasure that we are to steward.

The worship of safety emasculates greatness.

I know what I'll be preaching in the spring, what I'll be preaching in the summer, and what I'll be preaching next fall.