The MORE you Trust in the Arm of the FLESH, the LESS you're going to see of the POWER of GOD.

We must not adopt the world's view and then tweak it to make it Christian. We must draw a line in the sand and stand firm in the radical teachings of Christ and His gospel. We must preach the truth and be the examples of the truth we preach.

If you want to follow Jesus because He'll fix your marriage, if you want to follow Jesus because He'll give you a better life, that's idolatry. Follow Christ for the sake of Christ; He is worthy!

"But I got saved that way!" No, you got saved in spite of that way not because of that way.

I now understand more of our calling. The weakest instruments are chosen to do the greatest works so that the glory might go to God.

Through the years, I have discovered some essential principles in discerning God's will: First, by God's grace, we must be firmly committed to seeking first the Kingdom of God and His glory. Secondly, we must establish a life discipline of renewing our minds in the Word of God. Thirdly, we must seek godly counsel from mature believers. Fourthly, we must watch for signs of God's providence opening doors and closing them. Finally, we should consider the desires of our heart.

There is no such thing as a great man of God, only weak, pitiful, faithless men of a great and merciful God.