Gratitude is a dialysis of sorts... it flushes the self-pity out of our systems.

Your pain has a purpose. Your problems, struggles, heartaches, and hassles cooperate toward one end-the glory of God.

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

I was never really lead by [my parents] and didnt sense any leading from the Lord to go into writing.

In our faith we follow in someone's steps. In our faith we leave footprints to guide others. It's the principle of discipleship

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.

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