We never move on from the cross. We only get a more profound understanding of the cross.

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.

The more you express your skills, the more experienced you become and the closer you get to excellence.

Failure is a part of life. Success teaches you nothing, but failure teaches you resilience. It teaches you to pick yourself up and try again.

There really was no point in having vision that didn't revolve a full 360 degrees because it was usually from behind that life would sneak up and overtake you.

She was never satisfied with anything less than perfection, but she was no grind. She was too interested in people.

Homecoming's stupid." And it is. Buch of kids looking for excuses to grope eachother all night.

the more thoughtful you are of others, the more thoughtful they will be of you. The more you respect them, the more you will win their respect.

I really tried to make movies I wanted to see. I thought that if I was good enough, somebody would always need me.

Freedom is about stopping the past.

We can never attain to perfection while we have an affection for any imperfection.

No healthy civilization can ever be reared on a foundation of devitalized work.