To the loved, a word of affection is a morsel; but to the love-starved, a word of affection can be a feast.

God's delight is received upon surrender, not awarded upon conquest.

I think you could say every pastor is writing this book [ Max on Life]; for many it just never gets published.

Live in such a way that the world will be glad you did.

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.

I have some friends whose sermons are extremely practical - so practical that I can put them right to use. I'm trying to learn how to do that better; but I don't think my approach or style really has changed in these 30 years. Whether that's good or bad I don't know, but I don't think it has.

Worry divides the mind.