There is no growth if there is no change. There is no change if there is no loss. There is no loss if there is no pain.

I serve a higher power, Jesus Christ. I make no apologies in saying that.

Three enemies that will weaken your ministry over time: Self-indulgence, bitterness, and carelessness. Strong people discipline their desires, restrain their reactions, and keep their commitments.

God is looking for people to use, and if you can get usable, he will wear you out. The most dangerous prayer you can pray is this: 'Use me.'

Regardless of the cause, none of your problems could happen without God's permission.

The Bible makes it really clear that if I am not receptive to the grace of God I am headed toward wrath.

Fear is a self imposed prison that will keep you from becoming what God intends for you to be. You must move against it with the weapons of faith and love.