We are such a sound-bite culture; people are so accustomed to flipping through their television so quickly that we only have just a few seconds to grab someone's attention.

God sees us with the eyes of a Father. He sees our defects, errors and blemishes. But He also sees our value.

Someday I want to go back and maybe write another book on those seven sayings. I just think they are kind of like a table of contents to the Christian hope. They invite us to go into all the aspects of the heart of Jesus. Everything about them from the drama, the setting, the passion around them - I think the seven sayings of the cross are powerful.

God will use whatever he wants to display his glory. Heavens and stars. History and nations. People and problems.

I think "creative preaching" is redundant.

To call yourself a child of God is one thing. To be called a child of God by those who watch your life is another thing altogether.

You'll always face problems. When you experience hard times, immerse your mind in God thoughts. Turn a deaf ear to doubters. Set your mind on a holy cause. Once you find your mountain, no giant will stop you, no age will disqualify you, and no problem will defeat you.