So the challenge for us is to live in such a way that we are radically dependent on and desperate for the power that only God can provide.

If our lives do not reflect radical compassion for the poor, there is reason to wonder if Christ is really in us at all

The sovereignty of God is the only foundation for worship in the midst of tragedy.

Managing senior programmers is like herding cats.

We live in a church culture that has a dangerous tendency to disconnect the grace of God from the glory of God. Our hearts resonate with the idea of enjoying God's grace. We bask in sermons, conferences, and books that exalt a grace centering on us. And while the wonder of grace is worthy of our attention, if that grace is disconnected from its purpose, the sad result is a self-centered Christianity that bypasses the heart of God.

I always questioned if I was CALLED to adopt, but then I realized no child was ever CALLED to be an orphan.

God has put you in this culture at this time for a reason.