What I may intend for a story to communicate and what a story ends up communicating could be two different things. And it could be an even more positive thing.

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.

There's an antidote to our fears- trust. If we trust God more,we can fear less.

At our church I do not endorse politicians publicly. Because I am afraid that if I endorse one candidate, it would keep somebody from coming to our church. So I made one exception one time to put one bumper sticker on my car, but I don't ever do it anymore.

You will never forgive anyone more than God has already forgiven you.

When you're full of yourself, God can't fill you. But when you empty yourself, God has a useful vessel.

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