The gospel is not about choosing to follow advice; it's about being called to follow a King.

Legalistic remorse says, "I broke God's rules," while real repentance says, "I broke God's heart."

God sees us as we are, loves us as we are, and accepts us as we are. But by His grace, He does not leave us as we are.

The basic purpose of prayer is not to bend God's will to mine, but to mold my will into His.

Jesus didn't come to tell us the answers to the questions of life, he came to be the answer.

The only person who dares wake up a king at 3:00 AM for a glass of water is a child. We have that kind of access

Everyone says they want community and friendship. But mention accountability or commitment to people, and they run the other way.

God looks at the anxious and says, I tore my Son to shreds for you, and you're afraid I will not give you what you need?

There are some needs only you can see. There are some hands only you can hold. There are some people only you can reach.

If our identity is in our work, rather than Christ, success will go to our heads, and failure will go to our hearts.

In religion, you obey because God is useful. In Christianity, you obey because God is beautiful.

He's (God's) always preparing you for that glorious life, even in your tough times.

Architecture begins when you place two bricks carefully together.

Goals are like the gas in your car, you may go in many different directions after you fill up, but with out the gas you are not going anywhere

You should be afraid. Very afraid. Before, I told you if you wanted to end things between us, I would let you go, but, Leila"--his voice deepened--"I lied.

The habit of analysis has a tendency to wear away the feelings.

The bourgeois are other people.

If I'm going dancing, then I wear the highest heels with the shortest dress.

He wished he had some kind of X-ray vision for the human heart.

You can't force your will on people. If you want them to act differently, you need to inspire them to change themselves

It was so much fun working with these young kid actors. We had a great time and those kids are truly amazing.