Churches we build only by our own efforts and not in the strength of the Spirit will quickly collapse when we don't push and prod people along.

My pride and immaturity caused me to make things more of a struggle than they had to be. I can always blame others or circumstances, but the truth was that my own sinful pride led to more stress than anything else.

Following Jesus is not about diligently keeping a set of rules or conjuring up the moral fortitude to lead good lives. It's about loving God and enjoying Him

Do you love this God who is everything, or do you just love everything He gives you?

The Bible teaches that true joy is formed in the midst of the difficult seasons of life.

We should be so joyful from God's grace that others would respond by saying, 'I wish I had your God.

All my life I've heard people say, 'God loves you.' It's probably the most insane statement you could make to say that the eternal Creator of this universe is in love with me. There is a response that ought to take place in believers, a crazy reaction to that love. Do you really understand what God has done for you? If so, why is response so lukewarm?