Authentic gospel preaching always engages people with eternal issues.

Saint Augustine defined idolatry as worshiping what should be used or using what should be worshiped

The God you worship will shape the values you hold, and the values you hold will shape the lifestyle that you choose.

Lord, make me less like Jonah and more like Jesus. Save me from being the kind of person who cares more about my comfort, my reputation, and my success than I do about the people You are calling me to serve. Help me to keep all of my dreams on Your altar and be ready at all times to respond with faith and obedience to Your call.

Our sin reached its full horror and found its most awful expression in the cross.

And if any of you want some tips on running, don't be in a hurry, and never let any of the other runners know you are in a hurry even if you are. You can always overtake on long-distance running without letting others smell the hurry in you.

Authentic gospel preaching always engages people with eternal issues.