Prayer is the hand of faith on the door knob of your heart, inviting Jesus to enter.

When you recognize God as Creator, you will admire Him. When you recognize His wisdom, you will learn from Him. When you discover His strength, you will rely on Him. But only when He saves you will you worship Him.

Grace is God as heart surgeon, cracking open your chest, removing your heart - poisoned as it is with pride and pain - and replacing it with his own.

Real courage embraces the twin realities of current difficulty and ultimate triumph.

Creativity has got to be the warp and woof, the heart and soul, of our sermons.

If today were your last, would you do what you're doing? Or would you love more, give more, forgive more? Then do so! Forgive and give as if it were your last opportunity. Love like there's no tomorrow, and if tomorrow comes, love again.

Being religious without knowing the cross is like owning a Mercedes with no motor. Pretty package, but where is your power?