God calls us first... not to a platform, but to an altar!

Focusing on what we ought to do for God creates only frustration and exhaustion; focusing on what Jesus has done for us produces abundant fruit. Resting in what Jesus has done for us releases the revolutionary power of the gospel.

Surveys show that more than 50 percent of people in the U.S. have prayed the sinner's prayer and think they're going to heaven because of it even though there is no detectable difference in their lifestyles from those outside of the church. On this issue- the most important issue on earth- we have to be absolutely clear. We need to preach salvation by repentance before God and faith in the finished work of Christ.

Being converted to Jesus is learning to so adore God that we would gladly renounce everything we have to follow Him.

Lord, as You have been to me, so I will be to others. As I pray, I'll measure Your compassion by the cross and Your power by the resurrection.

When something becomes so important to you that it drives your behavior and commands your emotions, you are worshipping it.

Being able to articulate the gospel with accuracy is one thing; having its truth captivate your soul is quite another.