Relationships don't thrive because the guilty are punished but because the innocent are merciful.

Today's belief is tomorrow's behavior. If you want to be happier person tomorrow, sow seeds of happiness today.

Creativity has got to be the warp and woof, the heart and soul, of our sermons.

I choose gentleness... Nothing is won by force. I choose to be gentle. If I raise my voice may it be only in praise. If I clench my fist, may it be only in prayer. If I make a demand, may it be only of myself.

When grace happens, we receive not a nice compliment from God but a new heart. Give your heart to Christ, and he returns the favor.

God knows what it's like to be a human. When I talk to him about deadlines or long lines or tough times, he understands. He's been there. He's been here.

Be quick to pray. Stop talking to yourself. Talk to Christ.