The problem with most American churches is that they teach too much and don't do enough.

Life is a series of problem-solving opportunities. The problems you face will either defeat you or develop you depending on how you respond to them.

The only thing that matters is here and the only thing that matters is now. And America's inability to delay gratification is because we do not have eternal thinking.

When you have a major loss in your life, the first thing you need to do is tell God exactly how you feel.

You may have done some really nifty things in life, but if you think they're going to get you into Heaven, forget it. The only way any of us are going to get in is by receiving God's gift of grace, which is available to every person.

I believe what Irenaeus said - the glory of God is a human being fully alive.

We are only fully alive when we're helping others