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

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

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.

Unless you see yourself standing there with the shrieking crowd, full of hostility and hatred for the holy and innocent Lamb of God, you don’t really understand the nature and depth of your sin or the necessity of the cross.

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

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

To grow in your passion for what Jesus has done, increase your understanding of what He has done.