Humility is honestly assessing ourselves in light of God’s holiness and our sinfulness.

Only those who are truly aware of their sin can truly cherish grace.

Today, the greatest challenge facing American evangelicals is not persecution from the world, but seduction by the world.

Effective teaching involves explaining to our children what they're already observing in our lives by example.

We don't accidentally drift into holiness; rather we mature gradually and purposefully, one choice at a time.

Reminding ourselves of the gospel is the most important daily habit we can establish.

It’s not 'those who help themselves' whom God helps; it’s those who humble themselves.

But the very act of pausing in a busy day to pray is an act of weakening pride in my life, acknowledging that I am a dependent creature. I am not self sufficient.

All gifts from God are intended to direct our attention to God and create fresh affection for God.

We cannot free ourselves from pride and selfish ambition; a divine rescue is absolutely necessary.

The biblical purpose of every conversation you have, in every personal interaction, is that they person who hears you will receive grace.

Myth is much more important and true than history. History is just journalism and you know how reliable that is.

You can lose your MONEY. You can lose your FRIENDS. You can lose your JOB and you can lose your MARRIAGE...and still recover...as long as there is HOPE. Never lose HOPE.

This winter, there will be no voices, no glimpses, no arms.only the fabric of poetry, to keep me warm.

Every quiet step is thunder to beetle life underfoot.

There's a kind of emotional exploration you plumb with a friend that you don't really do with your family.

The president-elect [Donald Trump] himself in the interview with "The New York Times" says there is no law that governs conflict of interest in - with the president.

Every obstacle is destroyed through rigor.

I always thought a yard was three feet, then I started mowing the lawn.

Im an ardent Trekkie and I look forward to the United Federation of Planets.

God bless Ray Charles. It was such an honor to meet him and sing with him and actually just to watch him sing from just two feet away.