There is always a choice. Nobody has to be abusive, nasty and mean-spirited. Be concerned for a world that not only tolerates it, but increasingly celebrates it. Make a difference by choosing real strength.

"Prosperity knits a man to the world. He feels that he is finding his place in it, while really it is finding its place in him." #CSLewis

Yesterday I witnessed a man baptize his wife's ex-husband Okolona Christian. What an awesome turnaround story. Don't just escape the mess - enter into the mess to restore it. #restorethemess

Nothing like some cute monster art from the neighbor girls to say "Welcome to the Ville" #Feelingloved #welcomegifts

Sometimes the news we receive is worse than what we had hoped for. Sometimes there's pain beyond measure. Yet, all the time there is hope beyond our circumstances and peace that transcends the pain if we will trust in Christ.

We will either choose the pain of self discipline or the pain of regret. Choose wisely and give yourself reason to celebrate later.

At the end of your life, what would you like people to line up and thank you for?

One of the best things many of us could do is to stop feeding the thing we are fearing. Dial down it's voice in our life.

"To say that God is infinite is to say that He is measureless. Measurement . . . describes limitations, imperfections, and cannot apply to God." AW Tozer #Tozer

If you want God to do something extraordinary in your life, devote yourself to Him in your ordinary moments.

It seems we have based our economy on getting people to break the tenth and final commandment. Advertising and marketing awaken in you a desire to spend money you don’t have on something you don’t need to impress someone you don’t know. bit.ly/2MIYJhB

So this is pretty cool. Only lived in this city for a couple months, and already got an elephant named after me:)

I always look forward to gathering w the church on Sundays, but some weeks the anticipation is greater than others. This is one of those weeks at OCC. I'm stoked for what's in store!

You are not your paycheck. You are not your profession. You are not your possessions. You are a child of God and the King of Kings has a better kingdom for you.

To step toward your destiny, you might have to step away from your security.

Don’t give up. God may use your battle to help someone else through theirs.

Jesus is God's good news answer for every bad news story we encounter.

God is more concerned about your trajectory than your history. Are you moving toward God, or away from Him?

Enough is enough.

So disappointed with Hotels.com! After our stay in a filthy and moldy hotel they promised a coupon and a refund. We have yet to receive the refund.