Don’t measure the size of the mountain; talk to the One who can move it.
Were it not for the shepherds, there would have been no reception. And were it not for a group of stargazers, there would have been no gifts.
Our prayers may be awkward. Our attempts may be feeble. But since the power of prayer is in the One who hears it and not in the one who says it, our prayers do make a difference.
Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life.
When God looks at you, he doesn’t see you; he sees the One who surrounds you. That means that failure is not a concern for you. Your victory is secure.
Is it possible for an unbaptized believer to be saved? Yes, definitely. Should every believer be baptized? Yes, definitely.
God never said that the journey would be easy, but He did say that the arrival would be worthwhile.
There is a canyon of difference between doing your best to glorify God and doing whatever it takes to glorify yourself. The quest for excellence is a mark of maturity. The quest for power is childish.
God never promises to remove us from our struggles. He does promise, however, to change the way we look at them.
The state of your heart dictates whether you harbor a grudge or give grace, seek self-pity or seek Christ, drink human misery or taste God’s mercy.
On the eve of the cross, Jesus made his decision. He would rather go to hell for you than go to heaven without you.
Hope is not a granted wish or a favor performed; no it is far greater than that. It is a zany, unpredictable dependence on a God who loves to surprise us out of our socks.
Grace is the voice that calls us to change and then gives us the power to pull it off.
Your pain has a purpose. Your problems, struggles, heartaches, and hassles cooperate toward one end-the glory of God.
If Jesus heals instantly, praise Him. If Jesus heals gradually, trust Him. When Jesus heals ultimately, you will understand.
Faith is the conviction that God knows more than we do about this life and He will get us through it.
God has enough grace to solve every dilemma you face, wipe every tear you cry, and answer every question you ask.
Next time a sunrise steals your breath or a meadow of flowers leaves you speechless, remain that way. Say nothing, and listen as Heaven whispers, “Do you like it? I did it just for you.”
Apple trees bear apples, wheat stalks produce wheat, and forgiven people forgive people.
God does uncommon things through common people in common places.