We are all called to fulfill God's five purposes for our lives: to worship, to fellowship, to grow like Christ, to serve, and to be on mission with God in the world.

I can't get my wife to agree with me on everything or my kids to agree with everything.

A church must grow larger and smaller at the same time. Larger through worship and smaller through small groups.

Racism is stupid. It’s an insult to God, arrogantly implying that God goofed-up when he chose to make us all different.

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

I believe in the five solas. One hundred percent believe in the five solas. And I am - to those of you who know about this - I'm a monergist [someone that believes in the doctrine that says spiritual renewal is exclusively the activity of the Holy Spirit].

You do not grow stronger by accident - you grow stronger by intention.