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

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

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

The biblical purpose of every conversation you have, in every personal interaction, is that they person who hears you will receive grace.

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

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.

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.