How does God teach me love? By putting me around unlovely people. How does God teach me joy in the middle of grief? Not happiness, which is based on happenings. How does God teach me peace? Not when I am out fishing and everything is going my way and it doesn't get better than this. But in the middle of chaos. How does God teach me patience? By putting me in His waiting room.

In our final moments we all realize that relationships are what life is all about. Wisdom is learning that truth sooner rather than later.

The most common mistake Christians make in worship today is seeking an experience rather than seeking God

There is no growth without change, no change without fear or loss and no loss without pain.

Your past, present, and future are taken care of as you put your trust in Jesus.

Worry is a waste of energy. It cant change the past. It cant control the future. It only makes today miserable

It’s not about you. The purpose of your life is far greater than your own personal fulfillment, your peace of mind, or even your happiness. It’s far greater than your family, your career, or even your wildest dreams and ambitions. If you want to know why you were placed on this planet, you must begin with God. You were born by his purpose and for his purpose.