"One of Satan's most deceptive and powerful ways of defeating us is to get us to believe a lie. And the biggest lie is that there are no consequences to our own doing. Satan will give you whatever you ask for if it will lead you where he ultimately wants you."

"God will never direct us to be prideful, arrogant and unforgiving, immoral or slothful or full of fear. We step into these things because we are insensitive to the leadership of the Holy Spirit within us."

"The bottom line in the Christian life is obedience and most people don't even like the word."

"God's arrows of affliction are sharp and painful so He can get our attention. He won't let His beloved children get away with sin because He knows it robs us of blessings, opportunities, and even character refinement."

"To dream is to realize that gratitude turns what we have into enough."

"The echoes of eternity remind us that gratitude turns what we have into enough."

"The pursuit of excellence requires knowing that a grateful heart is a magnet for miracles."

"A humble soul understands that gratitude turns what we have into enough."