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.

Individuals motivated by self-interest, self-indulgence, and a false sense of self-sufficiency pursue selfish ambition for the purpose of self-glorification.

It’s not 'those who help themselves' whom God helps; it’s those who humble themselves.

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

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

What joy the gospel gives me! I can approach the throne of God with confidence-not because I've done a good job at my spiritual duties, but because I'm clothed in the righteousness of Jesus Christ.

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