Many believe one can be a "good Christian" without joining (or even attending) a local church, but God would strongly disagree.

People may refuse our love or reject our message, but they are defenseless against our prayers.

God's mercy to us is the motivation for showing mercy to others. Remember, you will never be asked to forgive someone else more than God has forgiven you.

God doesn't intend for you to handle all the pain and stress in your life by yourself. We were wired for each other. We need each other.

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.

Our time on earth and our energy, intelligence, opportunities, relationships, and resources are all gifts from God that he has entrusted to our care and management. We are stewards of whatever God gives us. This concept of stewardship begins with the recognition that God is the owner of everything and everyone on earth. ... We never actually own anything during our brief stay on earth. God just loans the earth to us while we're here. It was God's property before you arrived, and God will loan it to someone else after you die.

Without the grace of Jesus: a hopeless end. With the grace of Jesus: an endless hope.