As we mature personally, as our families mature, and as our churches mature, we need the doctrine of sin more, not less; and we need to keep growing in rightly understanding and applying this doctrine. Be assured that this is no less true if you're a pastor or teacher or ministry worker. There's no pastoral privilege in relation to sin. There's no ministry exemption from the opposition of the flesh. There's only a heightened responsibility to oppose sin and to weaken the flesh, as an example to the flock.

If there's anything in life that we should be passionate about, it's the gospel. And I don't mean passionate only about sharing it with others. I mean passionate about thinking about it, dwelling on it, rejoicing in it, allowing it to color the way we look at the world. Only one thing can be of first importance to each of us. And only the gospel ought to be.

In order for romance to deepen, you must touch the heart and mind of your wife before you touch her body.

Sunday is the best day of the week because we celebrate the risen Christ of the cross in the local church, the dearest place on earth.

No matter the severity of suffering we experience in this life, it will always be less that what we have deserved for our sins

All gifts from God are intended to direct our attention to God and create fresh affection for God.

Humility is honestly assessing ourselves in light of God’s holiness and our sinfulness.