Occupation: Pastor Birth: January 28, 1954
I forgive. First, because I've been forgiven by God. Second, unforgiveness makes me miserable. And third, I'm going to need more forgiveness in the f….
Whatever is at the center of our life will be the source of our security, guidance, wisdom, and power.Life just has to go on!.
We discover that meaning and purpose only when we make God the reference point of our lives..
What's true or right is NEVER determined by popularity or polls. The right thing is often unpopular since it's harder to do..
We have a choice of focusing on our problems or focusing on God, who holds the solution..
Without a purpose, life is motion without meaning, activity without direction, and events without reason..
That's the big difference between Christianity and other religions. The difference between Works and Grace or Do and Done..
God does not owe me an explanation for what He does in my life. And if I am looking for that to feel better about my suffering, then I'm not going to….
I think one day Madonna's going to say Jesus is Lord, one day Muhammad is going to say Jesus is Lord, Hitler will say Jesus is Lord..
As long as you pretend to be self-sufficient, you short-circuit God's power in your life. You need to admit your inadequacy and say, "God, I can't ha….
If you're alive, there's a purpose for your life..
The problem with most American churches is that they teach too much and don't do enough..
Satan doesn't mind you using your strengths, so long as you do it for personal benefits..
If you have felt hopeless, hold on! Wonderful changes are going to happen in your life as you begin to live it on purpose..
People are interested by talent. God is impressed by character.
Most of the time, it's your thinking, not your talent, that holds you back..
Pride builds walls between people, humility builds bridges..
You can use your time to build bridges or walls.The latter is not only unChristlike, it limits impact & creates loneliness..
God will never love you any less or more than he does right now because his love is based on who he IS,not what you've done..
You also know you’re surrendered when you don’t react to criticism and rush to defend yourself. Surrendered hearts show up best in relationships. You….
The ground we have in common with unbelievers is not the Bible, but our common needs, hurts, and interests as human beings. You cannot start with a t….