I would guess that about 75% of my stories are like that - personal experiences that I probably over-milk.
Max LucadoWe've been taught that the Christian life is a life of peace, and when we don't have peace, we assume the problem lies within us. Not only do we feel anxious, but we also feel guilty about our anxiety! The result is a downward spiral of worry, guilt, worry, guilt.
Max LucadoOne of the greatest gifts we can give people is the hope that their death is nothing to fear - you know, not that it has no fear in it, but the promise of scripture is that God will lead us through the valley of the shadow of death.
Max LucadoGod is not troubled by one who is conservative or liberal, and He certainly never inclines His ear toward a donkey or an elephant.
Max Lucado