Only those who see themselves as utterly destitute can fully appreciate the grace of God.

The man who commits immorality does so because he thinks it will maximize pleasure if he can minimize the pain by keeping it secret.

God in His sovereign goodness often uses the painful and at times debilitating injury of a spear thrower to make us readier for His service. ... One thing you discover about spear throwers is that though it’s not necessary for them to be good, it’s essential for them to appear good.

At death we cross from one territory to another, but we'll have no trouble with visas. Our representative is already there, preparing for our arrival. As citizens of heaven, our entrance is incontestable.

Our response to temptation is an accurate barometer of our love for God.

Don't ever think that there are many ways to the Divine. Jesus is the one qualified mediator, the only qualified sacrifice, and the only qualified savior.

Christmas can be transformed into a celebration more attuned to honoring the One whose birthday we celebrate.