If you give it to God, He transforms your test into a testimony, your mess into a message, and your misery into a ministry.

We're not completely happy here because we're not supposed to be!

My hermeneutics is when I see verses in Scripture that are "apparent" contradictions - I don't believe they are contradictions - I believe them both. I believe them both. I believe take up your cross and deny yourself and follow me, and I believe come unto me all you who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest. They are different sides of the same thing.

Stop listening for a voice and start looking for a verse. He's already spoken.

If God only used perfect people, nothing would get done. God will use anybody if you're available.

It is an incredibly difficult task to lead people from self-centered consumerism to being servant-hearted Christians. It is not a task for fainthearted ministers or those who don't like to get their religious robes wrinkled. But it is what the Great Commission is all about

We are commanded to recognize His glory, honor His glory, declare His glory, praise His glory, reflect His glory, and live for His glory.