I've often said why does God leave us here on earth, once we accept Christ, once we're in the family, why didn't he just kill us. Why leave us here? Well, because he's working on our character through these trials, these tribulations, we're learning to practice what we're going to do in heaven. So really, the kingdom mindset is actually the eternal mindset. It's not just about eternal life. Eternal life is getting ready for that.

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.

There are accidental parents, but there are no accidental children. There are illegitimate parents, but there are no illegitimate children.

The key is really just saying my brain isn't big enough to figure out why everything happens. It would be like an ant trying to understand the internet.

When you feel abandoned by God yet continue to trust him in spite of your feelings, you worship him in the deepest way.

Everytime you forgive you disappoint the devil.

Maturity is when you live your life by your commitments, not by your feelings.