The worst part of all is that, without forgiveness, bitterness is all that is left

There is not a hint of one person who was afraid to draw near him [Jesus]. There were those who mocked him. There were those who were envious of him. There were those who misunderstood him. There were those who revered him. But there was not one person who considered him too holy, too divine, or too celestial to touch. There was not one person who was reluctant to approach him for fear of being rejected.

When we submit to God's plans, we can trust our desires. Our assignment is found at the intersection of God's plan and our pleasures.

God offers authentic LOVE. His devotion is the real deal. But He won't give you the genuine until you surrender the imitations.

The secret of loving is living loved.

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.

The difference between mercy and grace? Mercy gave the prodigal son a second chance. Grace gave him a feast.