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

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.

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

God accepts us unconditionally, and in his view we are all precious and priceless. Focus on this and you will not waste any time and effort trying to be someone you're not.

This drive to always want more is based on the misconceptions that having more will make me more happy, more important, and more secure, but all three ideas are untrue. Possessions only provide temporary happiness. Because things do not change, we eventually become bored with them and then want newer, bigger, better versions.

If you have felt hopeless, hold on! Wonderful changes are going to happen in your life as you begin to live it on purpose.

History shows that when the church accommodates culture, it weakens it.