By God’s design, he has wired his children for spiritual reproduction. He has woven into the fabric of every single Christian’s DNA a desire and ability to reproduce.

On popular issues like poverty and slavery, where Christians are likely to be applauded for our social action, we are quick to stand up and speak out. Yet on controversial issues like homosexuality and abortion, where Christians are likely to be criticized for our involvement, we are content to sit down and stay quiet.

The primary reward of the gospel - God himself

The faith in Christ that saves us from our sins involves an internal transformation that has external implications.

Give liberally. Go urgently. Live dangerously.

This is how God works. He puts people in positions where they are desperate for his power, and then he shows his provision in ways that display his greatness

God's ultimate concern is not to get you or me from point A to point B along the quickest, easiest, smoothest, clearest route possible. Instead, his ultimate concern is that you and I would know him deeply as we trust him more completely.