Law is downstream from culture. By the time you make a law about something, you're reacting, not acting. I'd rather shape the culture.

I'm not going to get into a debate over the non-essentials. I won't try to change other denominations. Why be divisive?

Everybody wants confidence but you don't find it in self help books. You find confidence in the Holy Spirit.

You must match your music to the kind of people God wants your church to reach.... The music you use 'positions' your church in your community. It defines who you are.... It will determine the kind of people you attract, the kind of people you keep, and the kind of people you lose.

Some people are going to have to die or leave.

I forgive. First, because I've been forgiven by God. Second, unforgiveness makes me miserable. And third, I'm going to need more forgiveness in the future. So we don't forgive for their benefit. We actually forgive for ours.

Only the Holy Spirit has the power to make the changes God wants to make in our lives.... We allow Christ to live through us... through the choices we make. We choose to do the right thing in situations and then trust God's Spirit to give us his power, love, faith, and wisdom to do it. Since God's Spirit lives inside of us, these things are always available for asking.