In the end we must be merciful to the fallen, show grace to struggling, and be patient with the doubting. But when God's Word is clear we must not-and we cannot-back up, back off, back down, back out, or backslide from the truth.

Between this day and the next you will give your life to something. The decision on what that will be will shape your destiny.

After learning to love God (worship), learning to love others is the second purpose of your life.

Character is never built in a classroom; it is built in the circumstances of life.

Great opportunities may come once in a lifetime, but small opportunities surround us every day.

Living to create an earthly legacy is a short-sighted goal.

The next sentence is one of the most important spiritual truths you will ever learn: God develops the fruit of the Spirit in your life by allowing you to experience circumstances in which you're tempted to express the exact opposite quality. Character development always involves a choice, and temptation provides that opportunity.