I don't have a lot of time in the sermon anyway. The sermon is only 25 minutes, which to me is frighteningly short. So I feel as if I need to get into that pretty quickly and make it as practical and accessible as possible.

God wants you to know that he gets you.

You can endure change by pondering His permanence.

I am very confident in preaching.

Jesus will press his thumb against the cheek of humanity and wipe away all tears.

Answer the big question of eternity, and the little questions of life fall into perspective.

Humility has such power. Apologies can disarm arguments. Contrition can defuse rage. Olive branches do more good than battle axes ever will.