Before we can begin to see the cross as something done FOR us, leading us to faith and worship, we have to see it as something done BY us, leading us to repentance. Only the man or woman who is prepared to own his share in the guilt of the cross may claim his share in its grace.

We don't accidentally drift into holiness; rather we mature gradually and purposefully, one choice at a time.

Before we can begin to see the cross as something done FOR us, leading us to faith and worship, we have to see it as something done BY us, leading us to repentance. Only the man or woman who is prepared to own his share in the guilt of the cross may claim his share in its grace.

We cannot free ourselves from pride and selfish ambition; a divine rescue is absolutely necessary.

So make it your aim and lifelong habit, when you see someone who's serving, to be reminded of the sacrifice of the Savior, for apart from His sacrifice there is no serving.

Effective teaching involves explaining to our children what they're already observing in our lives by example.

Reminding ourselves of the gospel is the most important daily habit we can establish.