When one tries to increase his knowledge by doing mental gymnastics over books without waiting upon God and looking to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, his soul is plainly in full swing. This will deplete his spiritual life. Because the fall of man was occasioned by seeking knowledge, God uses the foolishness of the cross to "destroy the wisdom of the wise.

Being a disciple maker is as simple as helping someone else experience the risen Jesus and draw closer to Him—just as happened in our own lives.

I have no doubt that honest to-goodness, God-sent angels do indeed exist and participate in our lives, probably far more than we realize.

Counseling is ultimately not about the counselee or the counselor, but about the Divine Counselor.

When we fail to assist people responding to the gospel at church, we train our people to repeat that failure at home and at work.

We preach so that people can hear the voice of God, period.

Many pastors would rather preach God's Word and keep their distance than invest in a personal one-on-one counseling ministry. Most pastors counsel because they have to, not because they want to.

But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.

Jesus Christ is infinitely more than a great teacher and philosopher.

Because the Savior is a resurrected and glorified being, He is not physically with every one of His servants at every moment. But He is perfectly aware of them and their circumstance and able to intervene with His power.

Good," Pop slapped his thighs and pushed to his feet. "Number one job of a preacher. Know the Word. Live it, pray it, sing it.

If he was going to figure out his life, he had a feeling he needed more time on his knees, lifting up holy hands without doubt.