God involves us in his mission not because he needs us but because he loves us.

God chose to set his love on the Israelites not because of any merit in them but solely because of mercy in him.

The gospel does not prompt you to mere reflection; the gospel requires a response. In the process of hearing Jesus, you are compelled to take an honest look at your life, your family, and your church and not just ask, 'What is he saying?' but also ask, 'What shall I do?'

Why not begin operating under the idea that God has given us excess, not so we could have more, but so we could give more?

Are We Going to die in our religion or are we going to die in our devotion?

God really is in the business of blessing his people in unusual ways so his goodness and his greatness will be declared among all peoples.

The modern-day gospel says, 'God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life. Therefore, follow these steps, and you can be saved.' Meanwhile, the biblical gospel says, 'You are an enemy of God, dead in your sin, & in your present state of rebellion, you are not even able to see that you need life, much less to cause yourself to come to life. Therefore, you are radically dependent on God to do something in your life that you could never do.