Most of my sermons are inspirational, and I believe people need that encouragement.

When our deepest desire is not the things of God, or a favor from God, but God Himself, we cross a threshold.

I try to be honest; I really do try not to exaggerate the story. I try to be accurate.

Sow seeds of hope and enjoy optimism. Sow seeds of doubt and expect insecurity

We need to remember that the first disciples were ordinary men called to an extraordinary mission. Their devotion to Jesus outweighed- by hair- their fears and insecurities. As a result God change them and use them to accomplish some mind-boggling things. Why couldn't God - why wouldn't God do the same in your life?

Let's be the people who look at the hurting until we hurt with them. No hurrying past, turning away, or shifting of eyes. No pretending or glossing over. Let's look at the face until we see the person.

The strength of a story is that it stays with people and it gives an opportunity for that story to connect with people where the Holy Spirit intends for it to do so.