“I lay [my life] down of Myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again.” (John 10:18) // How glorious is Jesus? -Joshua Hawkins

Some mistake divine correction for divine rejection, but it is proof of His love. God hates sin, yet delights in the one He disciplines. -Mike Bickle

In Exodus 19:11-13, God said anyone who touched Mt Sinai would be put to death, but then He commanded them to come near the mountain. What a dilemma! They had to obey by drawing near, but must not get too close or they’d be killed. How near is near? The quandary has been satisfied in the cross. Now, through Christ’s blood, there is no limit on how near we can get to God. Hallelujah! -Bob Sorge

The cross declares more than the believer's atonement; it is the ultimate statement for all time expressing who Jesus is and what He is like. -David Sliker

Luke 1:39-45 The precious moment in redemptive history when the two most important people in the world were mothers. -Wayne Simien Jr.

God is raising up leaders who are more preoccupied with filling bowls of intercession in heaven than filling seats in churches on the earth. -Corey Russell

When it comes to holiness, I want the fire of holiness, the affection of holiness, the beauty of holiness, and the authority of holiness. -Bob Sorge

"I became a missionary because I could not say 'No'." -William Carey

Never forget, the point of the kitchen is the banquet. The aim of hermeneutics: happiness. The goal of exegesis: ecstasy. -John Piper

Everyone says they want community and friendship. But mention accountability or commitment to people, and they run the other way. -Tim Keller

When the day breaks and heaven’s light waits
My soul to look on the one I love
My heart will burst forth in rapturous praises
My faithful heart I’ll give this Worthy One!
-Anna Blanc

Success is not growing in fame, finances, or influence. It is growing in love, purity and humility. --Mike Bickle

"Married couples don't fall out of love so much as they fall out of repentance." ~Gary Thomas

Though Joseph was banished by his brothers, he became ruler of the nations and took a Gentile bride, until the brothers' blindness is removed. -Matt Candler

Even as Jacob (Israel) mourned for Joseph like a firstborn son, so also Judah will "look upon the One that they pierced" and mourn likewise. -Matt Candler

"We can take whatever path in worship we choose, but not all paths will end at the feet of Jesus." -AW Tozer

The tension between allegiance to a human king and allegiance to God was resolved by the coming of a human King who was God. -John Piper

The only way we can keep the ground that we have gained in the spirit is by taking new ground. -Mike Bickle

The spiritual disciplines of exercise, diet, keeping a weekly schedule, and budgeting are all as necessary as prayer, fasting, and study. Like prayer, fasting, and studying the word, you don't "have" to exercise, budget well, and eat right - but life works better when you do. -Dave Sliker

Crucifixion had a proven record with the Romans of crushing dissent. It was a sure-fire way to bury the new movement. With the Leader humiliated and dead, the followers would be intimidated into terrified silence and dispersed. Why, then, was the movement not crushed by crucifixion? There can be only one answer: Resurrection! -Bob Sorge

It is good and right to remember what the cross meant for you, but ponder it first as a real event chosen and experienced by the God you love. -Stephen Venable

The redemption of the cross is eternal, reaching back to the sin of Adam, and forward to the last sin of all who will believe in Jesus. -Mike Bickle

The fact that Jesus is the Lamb of God doesn't negate judgment, it qualifies Him as the only man who can release it. -Billy Humphrey

"Let the place of secret prayer become to me the most beloved spot on earth." -Andrew Murray

"Earning the love of God is heresy. Expressing the love of God is necessity."--Mike Bickle

For those interested, I will be speaking about the joy of the forerunner at the Greater Peoria House of Prayer on Saturday May 24th.  You are welcome to come! -David

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"The man who mobilizes the Christian church to pray will make the greatest contribution to world evangelization in history." -Andrew Murray

The best word for "love" in the Bible: the Hebrew word, "hesed" ("loyal love"). Once He sets His love on you, He'll fight for you till the end. You'll find my name burning on the heart of the Creator of the Universe. I don't have to be afraid. -David Sliker

John 6 is awesome. Read it today and learn of God's determination of making Jesus central over everything. Not only did He refuse political reform but he in essence shut down the soup kitchen in order for them to truly know their real need. -Wes Martin

The potent words in Romans 2:1-16 about the righteous wrath of God revealed on the Day of the Lord must shape our reading of the entire book. -Stephen Venable