It is a fatal mistake to assume that God’s goal for your life is material prosperity or popular success, as the world defines it. The abundant life has nothing to do with material abundance, and faithfulness to God does not guarantee success in a career or even ministry. Never focus on temporary crowns.

People are always more encouraged when we share how God's grace helped us in weakness than when we brag about our strengths.

The most desired gift of love is not diamonds or roses or chocolate. It's focused attention.

I do know I'm going to heaven. I have read all of the Scriptures and the passages that define paradise and things like that. To me, what matters is I'm going to be with Jesus and I'm going to be in his presence. Every knee will bow and every tongue will confess. At that point, you know some to judgment, some to salvation.

Patience puts up with those you'd like to put down

The more God gives you, the more responsible he expects you to be.

If God only used perfect people, nothing would get done. God will use anybody if you're available.