The influence of the Church does not depend on the Church, it depends on the Holy Spirit. And the Holy Spirit will never lose its influence. He is God and He is influencing society.

Staying engaged with God is absolutely essential for getting through a tough time.

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

I think you have to be very careful about any story that puffs you up.

Most people have settled for a wimpy grace. It's something that doesn't change their lives. There is a difference between grace and mercy. Mercy is the decision of God not to punish us. But grace is the decision of God to save and bless us.

Forgiveness is not saying that the one who hurt you was right. Forgiveness is stating that God is faithful and he will do what is right.

Faith is not the belief that God will do what you want. It is the belief that God will do what is right.