Every movie really does have a message. Somebody somewhere is trying to make a point or advance a cause or promote their agenda. There's nothing wrong with that. They try to do so in an entertaining fashion.

Forgive and give as if it were your last opportunity.

For years I thought my assignment or the Church's assignment was to articulate the Gospel and nothing more. Now I believe that if we don't support the verbal expression of the Gospel with physical demonstration of compassion, we are not imitating Jesus.

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

What did Jesus come to do? God saves.

Remember, you are special because I made you. And I don't make mistakes.

Most of my sermons are inspirational, and I believe people need that encouragement.