To be a Christian is to be loved by God, pursued by God, and found by God.

In a world where everything revolves around yourself-protec t yourself, promote yourself, comfort yourself, and take care of yourself-Jesus says, 'Crucify yourself. Put aside all self-preservati on in order to live for God's glorification, no matter what that means for you in the culture around you.'

And ultimately, If you sin against an infinitely holy and eternal God, you are infinitely guilty and worthy of eternal punishment.

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

In direct contradiciton to the American dream, God actually delights in exalting our inability.

God's revelation is in the gospel not only reveals who He is, but it also reveals who we are.

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.