You want to make a big bold difference in this world? Then pray big, bold prayers.
If you are not ready to face opposition then you are not ready to be used by God.
If we want to be better than normal we must move from good intentions to what I call God intentions.
We don’t have eternal life because we’re good, we have it because God is good.
When you delegate tasks, you create followers. When you delegate authority, you create leaders.
The decisions you make today will determine the stories you tell tomorrow.
If you show me who you are being influenced by I will show you what you are becoming.
You are only as strong as you are honest.
The longer we view ourselves through a distorted lens, the more likely we are to believe a distorted truth.
Reputation shows who people think you are. Character shows who you really are.
When we love deeply, love makes us do things we wouldn’t otherwise do.
The difference between where you are and where God wants you to be is equal to the pain you’re willing to endure.
I believe Christians often perceive obedience to God as some test designed just to see if we’re really committed to Him. But what if it’s designed as God’s way of giving us what’s best for us?
When we look at other people comparatively and competitively, we’re not seeing them as our brothers and sisters. We’re not loving them more than we love ourselves, and we we’re definitely not seeing them as God sees them.
All people end up somewhere in life, but few end up there on purpose.
Don’t resent, fear, or judge the next generation, believe in them.
God has given you every thing you need to reach every person you need to reach.
You can’t walk on water until you get yourself out the boat.
You don’t have to know what to say or what to do; just listen to the one who sent you.
Life is uncertain. Eternity is not. Unforgiveness cannot be allowed to last another day. Are you holding a grudge? You will never be more like God than when you forgive. Let it go. Kill the root of bitterness. Let the hurt go and set yourself free.