How many believers really live a lifestyle that results from believing that God has graced them to be not just recipients of the work of his kingdom but instruments of the work of the kingdom as well? When you believe this, you live with a constant ministry mentality that results in an everyday ministry lifestyle.

God is not satisfied with you being a witness to his work of grace. He's called you to be an instrument of that grace to others.

We are called to be ambassadors of Christ. To be the look on his face, the touch of his hand, and the tone of his voice.

Finally, the New Testament does not teach a separation between life and ministry. Every dimension of your life is a forum for ministry. Marriage is ministry. Friendship is ministry. Parenting is ministry. Being a neighbor is ministry. The workplace is a place of ministry.

No matter what he does, every person on earth plays a central role in the history of the world. And normally he doesn't know it.

Christians should be living so that sinners are attracted to them.

Our world is waiting for us to love and show God's heart through his powerful presence.

A successful leader must lead by example.

An argument in apologetics, when actually used in dialogue, is an extension of the arguer. The arguer's tone, sincerity, care, concern, listening, and respect matter as much as his or her logic - probably more. The world was won for Christ not by arguments but by sanctity: "What you are speaks so loud, I can hardly hear what you say.

Make seven lamps and set them up on the lampstand so that they illuminate the area in front of it.

So may all Your enemies perish, O LORD! But may those who love You shine like the sun at its brightest.” And the land had rest for forty years.

Just then Boaz arrived from Bethlehem and said to the harvesters, “The LORD be with you.” “The LORD bless you,” they replied.