It's God's job to run the world. Sometimes we accomplish more by doing less.

A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.

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

I'm thinking, "What difference will this sermon make in their lives tomorrow? What am I trying to give them that will make a difference?" For example, had to do with the theme that Jesus will not let go of you. He's holding onto you. I talked to them about the disciples and Peter on the night before the crucifixion of Christ - how Jesus said that all of you are going to turn away, but He would be waiting for them in Galilee.

I get one hour, really 25 minutes in a sermon on a weekend, to combat all the hours of the week that people are told you are what you have through billboards, commercials, and sitcoms, and so forth.

I believe for God not to allow pain to happen in the world is for Him to extract free will from the world.

Want to learn to forgive? Then consider how you've been forgiven.