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.

Our greatest need is not to try harder. Our greatest need is a new heart.

The very first word out of Jesus; mouth in is ministry in the New Testament is clear: repent.

We have the audacity to look God in the face and say, 'No.'

There is indescribable joy, deep satisfaction and an eternal purpose in dying to ourselves and living for Christ.

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.

The dangerous assumption we unknowingly accept in the American dream is that our greatest asset is our own ability.