Contrary to common belief, Christian fiction did not begin with Catherine Marshall, Janette Oke, or Frank Peretti.

A disciple does not ask, "How much can I keep?" but, "How much more can I give?" Whenever we start to get comfortable with our level of giving, it's time to raise it again.

For Christians this present life is the closest they will come to Hell. For unbelievers, it is the closest they will come to Heaven.

Compassion for the mother is extremely important, but is never served through destroying the innocent.

Many Christians dread the thought of leaving this world. Why? Because so many have stored up their treasures on earth, not in heaven. Each day brings us closer to death. If your treasures are on earth, that means each day brings you closer to losing your treasures.

Those who know their unworthiness seize grace as a hungry man seizes bread: the self-righteous resent grace.

There's only one requirement for enjoying God's grace: being broke . . . and knowing it.