Any fear associated with giving to God's kingdom is irrational. It's on par with a farmer who, out of fear of losing his seed, refuses to plant his fields.

— Andy Stanley

As a leader it is your job to protect the mission integrity of the Jesus gathering to which you have been called. It is your responsibility to see to it that the church under your care continues as a gathering of people in process; a place where the curious, the unconvinced, the skeptical, the used-to-believe and the broken, as well as the committed, informed and sold-out come together around Peter's declaration that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God.

— Andy Stanley

As believers, we all have the responsibility to leverage our wealth for kingdom purposes.

— Andy Stanley

As you give to fund God's needs, are you forced to trust Him to provide for yours? That's what a growing faith is about. And over the long haul, it's not enough just to commit to a percentage. Growth means reviewing your giving goals and occasionally increasing the percentage you give.

— Andy Stanley

Author has developed a routine of daily emotional debriefing with his kids as he tucks them in at night. To encourage the habit of keeping uncluttered, open heart, he starts with basic questions asking whether anyone has hurt them or made them angry to help them process at an age-appropriate depth. As they mature, he will add questions.

— Andy Stanley

But in the areas that matter most, a burst of energy and activity cannot reverse the consequences that accompany a season of neglect.

— Andy Stanley

Every arena of life intersects with what's going on in our hearts. Everything passes through on its way to wherever it's going. Everything.

— Andy Stanley

[God] wants you to go home, look at your bucket of seed, and determine in your heart how much you'd like to sow. He wants you to consider thoughtfully your current circumstances, your life, your potential, and your finances. He wants you to involve your family. Furthermore, he wants you to pray about it. And then He wants you to come up with a plan.

— Andy Stanley

Greed is not a financial issue. It's a heart issue.

— Andy Stanley

Greed is supported by an endless cast of what-ifs. Greedy people can never have enough to satisfy the need they feel in light of every conceivable eventuality.

— Andy Stanley