The problem is that tolerant has changed its meaning. It used to mean 'I may disagree with you completely, but I will treat you with respect. Today, ….

There are many pitfalls in the marathon of life. But regardless of what you go through, you can count on God's sustaining grace..

While it is wise to learn from experience, it is wiser to learn from the experiences of others..

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

If you are serious about changing your life, you are going to have to get into the Bible. You need to read it, study it, memorize it, meditate on it,….

You must begin with God..

But no one who is lost has lost one ounce of value to God. Even if you don't have a relationship with him, you have immense value to God..

In deep pain, people don't need logic, advice, encouragement, or even Scripture. They just need you to show up and shut up..

Faith is choosing and believing God's dream for your life. Nothing starts happening in your life until you start dreaming. God gave you the ability t….

Nothing shapes your life more than the commitments you choose to make..

Every time you make a bad choice, it becomes harder to make a good one..

On Thanksgiving we do just everything except give thanks. We eat, we watch football, we have a good time with family. Almost nobody gives thanks to G….

Worry is a waste of energy. It cant change the past. It cant control the future. It only makes today miserable.

My first reaction in pastoral care is not to explain. And again, I don't think the primary purpose of the Bible is to explain suffering. I never have….

You can like somebody without agreeing with all of their policies..

I'm not going to get into a debate over the non-essentials. I won't try to change other denominations. Why be divisive?.

The Bible tells us that Jesus Christ came to do three things. He came to have my past forgiven, you get a purpose for living and a home in Heaven..

To make the most of your life you must keep the vision of eternity continually in your mind and the value of it in your heart..

In our competitive world we're taught to never quit trying, never give up, and never give in - so we don't hear much about surrendering. If winning i….

Not everything in this life has a happy ending, but this life is not the end of the story..

If a pastor focuses only on teaching, he grows members with big ears and rears but tiny hands and hearts.Service is MODELED not taught..