The Bible is very clear that in the last days men will be “lovers of themselves” (2 Tim. 3:2).

God doesn't author hardship but uses it to strengthen us for greater conquests. He never leads us into a storm that He doesn't give us the power to overcome.

Grace gives us the power to live, and mercy keeps us free from guilt, condemnation, and shame.

An offended heart is the breeding ground of deception.

Do not be afraid to allow the Holy Spirit to reveal any unforgiveness or bitterness. The longer you hide it, the stronger it will become and the harder your heart will grow. Stay tenderhearted.

The Spirit of God is jealous over us; He doesn't want superficial fellowship, but genuine intimacy.

True humility is absolute obedience and dependence on God. It puts Him first, others second, and ourselves third in all things.

If we don’t risk being hurt, we cannot give unconditional love. Unconditional love gives others the right to hurt us.

God is seeking those who hear His call to a life of worship. Those who heed are those who will walk in His presence. They will know Him intimately as He will manifest Himself to them.

We all have life-defining moments. They are like open-book tests, but we don't know we have been examined until it is over.

We don't honor just to get a reward; we honor because it is the heart of God, and it is our delight.

Past is a Lesson, Present is a Mission, Future is a Vision.

If I had known what it would be like to have it all I might have been willing to settle for less.

Every great work of art has two faces, one toward its own time and one toward the future, toward eternity.

As writers, we don't just need to write about poverty or war or the immigrant experience.

The eternal feminine doth draw us upward. [Ger., Das Ewig-Weibliche zieht uns hinan.]

Without constancy there is neither love, friendship, nor virtue in the world.

Making a movie is like making an ocean voyage, and the script is your ship.

I almost died, secretly, behind closed doors.

I've never been a jam-band sort of musician.

Bid the dishonest man mend himself; if he mend, he is no longer dishonest.