We are not saved by good works; we are saved for good works. The Christian lifestyle is to be a lifestyle of goodness.

Delays are as much a part of God plan as answered prayers. God wants you to trust him.

Blessed are the uncool; for they shall be happy without needing the approval of others.

If we condone torture, we yield the moral high ground to our enemies and encourage anyone who hates us to stoop to using that subhuman level against us. We reap whatever we sow.

There is one thing that motivates me. It is the global glory of God. I am first and foremost a missionary. I am an evangelist and a missionary.

Many people allow their need for other people's approval to control their lives. They spend their lives worrying about what others think of them.

Emphasize reconciliation, not resolution. It is unrealistic to expect everyone to agree about everything. Reconciliation focuses on the relationship, while resolution focuses on the problem. When we focus on reconciliation, the problem loses significance and often becomes irrelevant.