What Christ does in us and through us will always be 'exceedingly abundantly above all we ask or think.'

We've been taught that the Christian life is a life of peace, and when we don't have peace, we assume the problem lies within us. Not only do we feel anxious, but we also feel guilty about our anxiety! The result is a downward spiral of worry, guilt, worry, guilt.

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.

Honesty and vulnerability endear us to people; they don't endanger us in our relationship.

I don't know if I'll always be a pastor.

We're important, but not essential; valuable, but not indispensable. We have a part in the play, but we are not the main act. A song to sing, but we are not the featured voice. God is.

I think a story is an attention grabber. I think it's a truth conveyor. Those are two great features of a good story.