Our God is known for His compassion for the needy; let us be known for it as well.
Everyone leaves a legacy, whether they want to or not. The question is, “What kind of legacy will you leave?
Change the world today. Start with the next person you meet.
Safety comes in our nearness to God, not in our distance from our enemies.
No worldly pursuit compares to the joy of experiencing the change of one soul from death to life.
The problem with comparison is that you always feel either better than someone else or worthless compared to someone else.
The true test of faith is how we treat those who can do nothing for us in return.
God is calling you to change the world one life at a time and one small step at a time. Begin today where you are.
God repeatedly uses the least-likely and least-prepared individuals (ourselves included) to make the deepest impact on our world.
True compassion sees each person as a brother or sister and acts accordingly.
We may not understand why certain things occur in our lives, but we understand who to run to when they do.
There is no secret formula--only a life committed to a close walk with God.
Many overlook the fact that Jesus was homeless. He did not only teach the poor; He lived among them.
The end of the rope stops in the palm of God.
When others doubt the power of Jesus, be the one who asks Him to perform the impossible. He often will.
God's love for others does not stop at the border; neither should ours.
Atheism is not a matter of the mind; it is a matter of the heart.
The Lord watches over us every moment of every day. He is there--and He cares--about every step and every breath.
We often forget that calling for peace is the most courageous act we can take. It's easy to call for revenge, to claim injustice, and to launch an attack. It's much more difficult to forgive, to call for peace, to lay down weapons.
What if every church in America had a ministry to stand against modern slavery?
You may not be able to measure God's love, but you can certainly experience it.
If we are to be blessed, we must pursue the Giver of blessings.
When you rest, realize it is not simply ceasing from activity…it is a gift from God.
Live today the way you want to be remembered tomorrow.
The emphasis in Scripture is not the amount we give, but the attitude with which we give.
We may not have the ability to change all of the world's wrongs, but we can make a difference where we are.
God's strength makes us strong; His comfort comforts us. With Him, we no longer run; we rest.
Believers may come from different cultures, countries, or customs, but we serve one God who unites us all.
God's road for us may not be one that appears successful from our human vantage point, yet serves as part of his divine plan to fulfill his purposes in our lives.
Let us live not only to serve God ourselves; let us live to help our children and their children live for God.
How you live today has the potential to impact all eternity.
God saves us because He loves us. It has nothing to do with our goodness or nobility, our achievements or agility. Our salvation depends completely upon our Savior.
We must not simply desire God; we must live in total dependence.
The poor are not a problem but rather an opportunity to show unconditional love.
Be willing to be unliked and ridiculed in order to speak the words of the One who matters most.
In sharing how God is changing our lives, we find the lives of others changed as well.
God is never late and rarely early. He is always exactly right on time--His time.
We don't earn God's love; we receive it. We don't work for His approval; He approves us.
The applause of the audience is short-lived. When calls resound for an encore, we are called to direct our attention to our Master.
Our response to temptation reveals the substance of our faith.
Our problems may tower over us, but God towers over our problems.
When we ask God to transform those who oppose us, we are also asking God to transform us.
Each of us has our own specific vocation, a sacred journey prepared by the Creator of the universe.
The actions you take today not only impact you; they influence generations. Every matter matters for eternity.
Don't settle for helping those who will help you in return or doing a good deed for others to see. Help others without expecting anything back. Even if nobody else cares, God will notice.
The solution to our human frailty is not to try harder, but to turn Godward.
Sometimes you are the answer to your own prayer.
On Church: Church wasn't designed by an architect (Technically, Jesus was a carpenter.). So why do we think of churches as buildings instead of groups of people who love Jesus?
Much of life appears mundane at the time. Yet in God's providence every moment includes significant details arranged by His divine hand.
We are not saved by good deeds; we are saved for good deeds. Jesus transforms us to transform others.
We cannot do everything, but we can all do something.
Righteousness and generosity are inseparable. The person whose heart longs for God also longs to give to others.
The Bible's message is that you matter to God. Our response is that God should matter to us.
Christianity is anything but safe. Jesus made clear that trouble and persecution stood in the future for His followers.
Let us not take what we eat for granted; let us view our meals as an opportunity to give our Lord praise.
Whether we live in poverty or prosperity, we can still live generously.
The church is not a campus but a community. Pastors are not CEOs; they are shepherds.
The response to stress is not less time in God's Word, but more.
When we realize the shortness of life, we begin to see the importance of making every moment count.
Our deeds will not cause God to love us more; our sins will not cause God to love us less.