There is a canyon of difference between doing your best to glorify God and doing whatever it takes to glorify yourself. The quest for excellence is a mark of maturity. The quest for power is childish.

In the pulpit, I really feel like I'm in my sweet spot, I'm in my stride.

The difference between mercy and grace? Mercy gave the prodigal son a second chance. Grace gave him a feast.

I think you could say every pastor is writing this book [ Max on Life]; for many it just never gets published.

Courage does not panic; it prays. Courage does not bemoan; it believes. Courage does not languish; it listens

Want to snatch a day from the manacles of boredom? Do overgenerous deeds, acts beyond reimbursement. Kindness without compensation. Do a deed for which you cannot be repaid.

God loves people just the way they are, but He loves them too much to leave them that way!