If what I do pleases God, it is always the right thing to do, and I can stop worrying about everyone else's reactions. This dramatically simplifies life.

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.

Many people allow their need for other people's approval to control their lives. They spend their lives worrying about what others think of them.

You can only make a difference by being different.

God's purpose is greater than our problems, our pain and even our sin.

I can't imagine God not allowing my dog into heaven.

Every small group has at least one 'difficult' person in it. If you don't immediately recognize who that person is -- it's probably you!