An old pop music producer once said that there are really only four kinds of song a person can write: "I love you/I hate you/go away/come back!" That's a funny observation.

In the end, worship can never be a performance, something you're pretending or putting on. It's got to be an overflow of your heart...Worship is about getting personal with God, drawing close to God.

The heart of God loves a persevering worshipper who, though overwhelmed by many troubles, is overwhelmed even more by the beauty of God.

We can always find a reason to praise. Situations change for better and for worse, but God's worth never changes.

Praise is a contradiction of pride. Pride says 'looks at me,' but praise longs for people to see Jesus.

As we gaze upon the wonders of creations, we look up towards the heights of a God who is merciful in His ways and magnificent in His deeds. The life of worship always points us upwards.

Christian worship must contain both the cross and the crown. Sing of majesty, and sing of mercy.

God first seeks devotion to Him in the hidden place–worship when no one else is watching.

Worship songs can't just be rooted in culture - they won't be deep enough. They have to be rooted in scripture.

The revelation of God is the fuel for the fire of our worship

Information may inform the mind, but revelation sets a heart on fire.

Don't let yesterday use up too much of today

Imperfection is underrated. Perfection is overrated.

Humans are social creatures that really crave intimacy.

I always tell the truth, Stella replies. Although I sometimes confuse the facts.

There's no question that the main location of al Qaeda is in tribal areas of Pakistan.

South Africa needs a second liberation.

This nation is like a spring freshet; it overruns its banks and destroys all who are in its path.

When you realize that you are an eternal being, you will laugh at things that used to give you anxiety attacks.

There’s a day that is coming when all the last will be first and every orphan will be home.

How delightful is the company of generous people, who overlook trifles and keep their minds instinctively fixed on whatever is good and positive in the world around them.