People who are obsessed with Jesus aren't consumed with their personal safety and comfort above all else. Obsessed people care more about God's kingdom coming to this earth than their own lives being shielded from pain or distress.

The greatest knowledge we can ever have is knowing God treasures us.

It's crazy, if you think about it. The God of the universe - the creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies and E-minor - loves us with a radical, unconditional, self-sacrificing love. And what is our typical response? We go to church, sing songs, and try not to cuss.

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.

He measures our lives by how we love.

Only the Holy Spirit can give you the power to not think about yourself, to set you free from yourself.

Your problems are not just your problems. Ultimately, they belong to the church body that God has placed you in.