When I count other people's blessings I lose sight of mine.

Two things make a relationship providential: when we hear from God through someone and when we see God in someone.

Good people don't go to heaven. Forgiven people go to heaven.

Past boldness is no assurance of future boldness. Boldness demands continual reliance on God's spirit.

T-shirts create a sense of "We". Food says, "We don't mind spending money on you."

If you see your brother in need, it doesn't matter if you already gave somewhere else. You should be open to the idea of God using you to meet your brother's unexpected need.

Celebrate what God has given others. Leverage what God has given you.

People who blame things rarely change things. Blame is an unassailable change-avoidance strategy.

It is when our hearts are stirred that we become most aware of what they contain.

Knowledge alone makes Christians haughty. Application makes us holy.

If a volunteer can help us with an immediate need, we can put them in a place to make their greatest contribution.

When Nehemiah's heart was broken he paid attention to his broken heart.

One of the most compelling arguments for the Christian faith is the simple fact that it survived.

What breaks my heart is in the United States hundreds of thousands wake up on a Sunday and church never crosses their mind.

This is why we give up on things that break our heart because it requires change.

Something I've noticed. Church planters don't pray for revival. They pray for opportunity, favor with the unchurched and leaders.

Here's something to think about: If God appeared to you and asked, "Why should I let you into heaven?" how would you answer?

If you're not looking forward to church this morning perhaps it's time to look for a church.

God's extravagant generosity toward us compels us to be extravagantly generous toward others.

If there is a perceived difference between what you expect from others and what you expect from yourself, it will eventually erode your influence.

One of the exciting things about being a believer is watching God unveil His plan for our lives.

The followers of Jesus did not die for what they believed - they died for what they claim to have seen.

Why? Why did God provide me with more than I need?

How you live your life on this side of the grave determines what happens next.