Pretentiousness repels but authenticity attracts, and vulnerability is the pathway to intimacy.

The eternal salvation of a single soul is more important than anything else you will ever achieve in life.

the moment you stop learning, you stop leading.

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

I don't believe my interpretation's inerrant. I don't believe anybody else's interpretation is inerrant, but I do believe the scripture is inerrant. I believe in the plenary, verbal plenary inspiration of scripture, without a doubt.

You must begin with God.

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.