All things work for bad for those living in opposition to God and insist on having their own way.

Great leaders inspire. They maintain a hopeful attitude, even in the face of discouraging setbacks, constant criticism and abundant opposition. People don't follow discouraged leaders. They follow those who persist with hope.

Lasting love extends grace. No relationship will make it without grace. The Bible tells us that this is part of love. You're not going to have a relationship unless you have forgiveness, mercy, patience, acceptance, grace. You've got to cut people some slack.

The purpose of influence is to "speak up for those who have no influence." (Pr.31:8) It's not about you.

And you know, when you've experienced grace and you feel like you've been forgiven, you're a lot more forgiving of other people. You're a lot more gracious to others.

When Jesus started His ministry, the very first thing He did was form a small group.

The actual number of atheists is quite small outside of Europe and Manhattan.