We're not in control but we do have a greater hope and we do have a source of joy that isn't based on our circumstances.

Jesus measured greatness in terms of service not status. God determines your greatness by how many people you serve, not how many people serve you.

When pressure builds up, don't panic. Pray! Prayer is a tremendous stress reliever. It can be your safety valve.

If a pastor focuses only on teaching, he grows members with big ears and rears but tiny hands and hearts.Service is MODELED not taught.

I do believe in hell. Jesus spoke more about hell than heaven - I trust him as the authority, not you, me or anybody else. If hell is not real, then Jesus was a liar and God has a lot of explaining to do on His justice and things like that.

Life is a school and problems are the curriculum.

I would say that God custom designed my weaknesses. I am not making God responsible for my sins.