God saves, not God empathizes, cares, listens, helps, assists, or applauds.

The next time you're disappointed, don't panic. Don't give up. Just be patient and let God remind you He's still in control.

People assume when they come into a church and see a person up there speaking, 'That person must be a good person.' My challenge through the years has been believing that: 'I guess I must be a really good person.' I struggle with it. It just helps me to keep that confessional posture.

One person told me that Christians believe in a king. We believe in a King Jesus who oversees the affairs of mankind. Maybe we're reaching for an earthly king.

The lack of God-centeredness leads to self-centeredness.

Never underestimate the power that comes when a parent pleads with God on behalf of a child.

The same hand that stilled the seas stills your guilt. The same hand that cleansed the Temple cleanses your heart. The hand is the hand of God. The nail is the nail of God. And as the hands of Jesus opened for the nail, the doors of heaven opened for you.