Jesus is not some puny religious teacher begging for an invitation from anyone. He is the all-sovereign Lord who deserves submission from everyone.

We desperately need to explore how much of our understanding of the gospel is American and how much is biblical.

It's important to realize that we adopt not because we are rescuers. No. We adopt because we are rescued.

Making disciples by going, baptizing, and teaching people the Word of Christ and then enabling them to do the same thing in other people’s lives—this is the plan God has for each of us to impact nations for the glory of Christ

My biggest fear, even now, is that I will hear Jesus' words and walk away, content to settle for less than radical obedience to Him.

The most glorious reason you exist is for the proclamation of the glory of God to the ends of the world. And it's more than having a nice life.

Peruse the Christian marketplace, and you will find a plethora of books, songs, and paintings that depict God as a loving Father.