To have a mountain in front of you does not mean you are fundamentally broken in some way. Everything in nature is imperfect and it is because of that imperfection that growth is possible.

The whole course of life is upset by failure to put God where he belongs. We exalt ourselves instead of God and the curse follows.

Our behavior is affected by our assumptions or our perceived truths. We make decisions based on what we think we know.

People don’t act on what they know; they act on how they feel about what they know and about themselves. If they can come to feel good about themselves and about the relationship, they are encouraged to act on what they know.

If you are beginning to feel that there is a dullness when you pray, or a curtain through which you do not seem able to penetrate, why not deliberately and thoughtfully use everyday English in addressing God?

"That’s right" is better than “yes." Strive for it. Reaching "that’s right" in a negotiation creates breakthroughs.

If you’re physically close to your child but are missing their cues because, say, you are on your phone or computer, it will trouble them.

Remember this: anticipation is the ultimate power. Losers react; leaders anticipate.

Resentment is changed to love. Sadness is changed to joy. Unbelief is changed to faith. Rebellion is changed to acceptance.

The sense of calling comes from the question, What is my responsibility here?