We act like God's only good when the outcome is good. We say, 'We've got a good God because I've got a good job.' But what if I don't have a good job? Does that mean God's not good anymore?

I have a great staff at the church; they protect me and allow me to focus on more of what I do best.

God is always near us. Always for us. Always in us.

All of my sermons become books. I've been accused of having no unpublished thought. I encourage pastors to do that. I think there are so many great sermons that never really get circulation.

I am very confident in preaching.

In March 2011 I'm trying to decide on a sermon series that I will preach in January 2012. So, I'm about six months out.

The purpose of the Bible is simply to proclaim God's plan to save His children.