Pride is when sinful human beings aspire to the status and position of God and refuse to acknowledge their dependence upon Him.

Apart from the cross, condemnation is normal. Without Jesus, we all deserve to be condemned and punished for sin. But here's the good news: 'There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus'.

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

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.

Today, the greatest challenge facing American evangelicals is not persecution from the world, but seduction by the world.

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

Your greatest need is not a spouse. Your greatest need is to be delivered from the wrath of God - and that has already been accomplished for you through the death and resurrection of Christ. So why doubt that God will provide a much, much lesser need? Trust His sovereignty, trust His wisdom, trust His love.