A story does that: it will reach out and hook somebody and hold them for just a few moments while you unpack this story in their presence.

Anger is the noise of the soul; the unseen irritant of the heart; the relentless invader of silence.

Let's try to present the same gospel but in a fresh fashion, always looking for a better way to connect with the audience.

God loves you just the way you are, but he refuses to leave you that way.

When you teach on a familiar text, you're capitalizing on common knowledge. When you teach on an unfamiliar text, you're having to build a bridge of understanding, and we need to do that as well.

Fear will always knock on your door. Just don't invite it in for dinner. And for heaven's sake, don't offer it a bed for the night.

Vengeance fixes your attention on life's ugliest moments. Is this where you want to look? Remember: God dispenses perfect justice.