Being the beloved is our identity, the core of our existence. It is not merely a lofty thought, an inspiring idea, or one name among many. It is the name by which God knows us and the way He relates to us

We even refuse to be our true self with God- and then wonder why we lack intimacy with him.

The beauty of the ragamuffin gospel lies in the insight it offers into Jesus: the essential tenderness of His heart, His way of looking at the world, His mode of relating to you and me. 'If you really want to understand a man, don't just listen to what he says, but watch what he does.

Being the beloved is our identity, the core of our existence. It is not merely a lofty thought, an inspiring idea, or one name among many. It is the name by which God knows us and the way He relates to us

Ruthless trust ultimately comes down to this: faith in the person of Jesus and hope in his promise.

All that is good is ours not by right but by the sheer bounty of a gracious God

A trusting heart is forgiven and, in turn, forgives.