Every lie we buy into about ourselves is rooted in what we believe about God.Doubt steals hope. And with no hope, everything that matters doesn’t feel as important anymore.

The rare people who do become truly exceptional at something do so not because they believe they’re exceptional. On the contrary, they become amazing because they’re obsessed with improvement. And that obsession with improvement stems from an unerring belief that they are, in fact, not that great at all.

The Go-Giver shows us that what we focus on is what we get, so it is important to see the world as a place of potential and possibility

The disciples are called blessed because they have obeyed the call of Jesus, and the people as a whole because they are heirs of the promise.

But when the Bible speaks of love, it measures it primarily not by how much you want to receive but by how much you are willing to give of yourself to someone. How much are you willing to lose for the sake of this person? How much of your freedom are you willing to forsake? How much of your precious time, emotion, and resources are you willing to invest in this person?

The point is not what you do. Not what you accomplish. It’s who you are.

Mom said we should be thankful because we had it better than pioneers, who didn't have modern conveniences like window glass and cast-iron stoves.

The Christian does not think God will love us because we are good, but that God will make us good because He loves us.

Rule of thumb: If it feels like they’re doing you a favour by talking to you, it’s probably too formal.

Therefore, focus less on specific individuals and case studies and more on broad patterns.