The next time you are called to suffer, pay attention. It may be the closest you'll ever get to God.

Philosophers can debate the meaning of life, but you need a Lord who can declare the meaning of life.

God never promises to remove us from our struggles. He does promise, however, to change the way we look at them.

The Prodigal Son story is, I think, the greatest short-story ever written. It has such drama in it, such great characters, it's so clear and concise, and it's entertaining in the sense that everyone can relate to it. But you have no doubt what our Lord was trying to communicate in the heart of that story. So the truth was not sacrificed on the altar of entertainment in that case. And it can be.

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.

I'm a preacher first and a writer second, although my role is changing a bit at the church. I'm going to bring on a co-teacher, but I'll still be a pastor and a writer.

You change your life by changing your heart.