The fact is, ministry is too unpredictable to be motivated by security. It’s too unprofitable to be motivated by money. It’s too demanding to be motivated by pleasure, and it’s too criticized to be motivated by fame. Our ministry should be motivated by the pleasure of God, and God is pleased when we have a ministry powered by faith.

Having authority implies accountability. If you reject the blame for failures under your watch, people reject your leadership.

Our hope is a certainty based on the truths that God is in complete control of our universe and that He loves us.

Some opportunities are a calling. Others are a distraction. Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should.

Mother Teresa once said, "Holy living consists in doing God's work with a smile." ... The last thing many believers need is to go to another Bible study.

I first start with weep with those who weep, rejoice with those who rejoice, be sympathetic, show tenderness and brotherly kindness.

If God only used perfect people, He would have no one to use.