My purpose as a writer is to communicate in such a way as to challenge the thinking of readers and touch their hearts.

Materialism is a fruitless attempt to find meaning outside of God. When we try to find ultimate fulfillment in a person other than Christ or a place other than heaven, we become idolaters. According to Scripture, materialism is not only evil; it is tragic and pathetic.

Tomorrow's character is made out of today's thoughts. Temptation may come suddenly, but sin does not.

Jesus didn't tell us not to store up treasures. On the contrary, he commanded us to. He simply said, "Stop storing them up in the wrong place, and start storing them up in the right place."

When my thirst for joy is satisfied by Christ, sin becomes unattractive.

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

Nothing is wiser than giving first to God, cutting back our expenditures wherever we can, and systematically paying off our debts to others, having placed ourselves through our faithful giving under God's blessing instead of His curse.