Grace is not just about forgiveness but about life.

The Bible, of course, is not a theology book. It is certainly not a philosophy book. So we have to derive the meaning of terms from the context in use.

As we mature in Christ, it is actually possible to outgrow fear.

Consumer Christianity is now normative. The consumer Christian is one who utilizes the grace of God for forgiveness and the services of the church for special occasions, but does not give his or her life and innermost thoughts, feelings, and intentions over to the kingdom of the heavens. Such Christians are not inwardly transformed and not committed to it.

You can live opposite of what you profess, but you cannot live opposite of what you believe.

Our relations with others are not external. They enter into our very identity. And that's why people struggle with them so.

Feelings are good servants, but they are disastrous masters.