Forgiveness must be immediate, whether or not a person asks for it. Trust must be rebuilt over time. Trust requires a track record. If someone hurts you repeatedly, you are commanded by God to forgive them instantly, but you are not expected to trust them immediately, and you are not expected to continue allowing them to hurt you.

Receiving, reading, researching, remembering, and reflecting on the Word of God are all useless if we fail to put what we learn into practice.

When real revival happens, it changes the moral climate of a community...because we've turned from our wicked ways.

Having authority implies accountability. If you reject the blame for failures under your watch, people reject your leadership.

Worry is really just a form of atheism. Every time you worry, you're acting like an atheist. You're saying, "It all depends on me." That's just not in the Bible.

If you want to know why you were jplaced on this planet, you must begin with God. You were born by his purpose and for his purpose.

Building friendships with people from dissimilar backgrounds and diverse perspectives will make you wiser and more creative.