His is a joy which consequences cannot quench. His is a peace which circumstances cannot steal.

God loves you just the way you are, but he refuses to leave you that way.

I think a story is an attention grabber. I think it's a truth conveyor. Those are two great features of a good story.

1 out of 3 Americans says, "I hate my job." 80-plus percent say, "I'm ill-equipped and unenthused about my work."

What is this love that endures decades, passes on sleep, and resists death to give one kiss? Call it agape love, a love that bears a semblance of God's.

Maybe you've had the experience where somebody's asked you a question and you give an answer, then later in the day you think, "Oh, I wish I'd said that!" I tend to journal these things and put the answers in sermons.

Prayer is the hand of faith on the door knob of your heart, inviting Jesus to enter.