I think that the Holy Spirit works through the pastors of the church. It helps me avoid the trap of writing to the reading market. It helps me stay a pastor first, because they have no agenda; they are not thinking: "This would this be a good book someday." They're thinking: "How this will help Bob and Suzy who are going through a tough marriage? What series can encourage them?" And so I really bow to their preference.

When all of earth turns against you, all of heaven turns toward you.

When Christ was born, so was our hope.

You are heaven's Halley's comet; we have one shot at seeing you shine.

Anxiety and fear are cousins but not twins. Fear sees a threat. Anxiety imagines one.

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.

I really believe the purpose of Scripture is to give us this authoritative handbook.