God uses his Word, people and circumstances to mold us. All three are indispensable for character development. God's word provides the truth we need to grow, God's people provide the support we need to grow, and circumstances provide the environment we need to grow.

Let your broken heart create an open heart

The Bible is clear that God considers 40 days a spiritually significant time period. Whenever God wanted to prepare someone for his purposes, he took 40 days.

Remember how far you've come, not just how far you have to go. You are not where you want to be, but neither are you where you used to be.

Small churches become more effective when they specialize in what they do best.

In 30 years of travel and training leaders -164 nations - I've never met anyone who didn't need massive doses of love.

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.