Many Christians expend so much energy and worry trying not to sin. The goal is not to try to sin less. In all your efforts to keep from sinning, what are you focusing on? Sin. God wants you to focus on him. To be with him. “Abide in me.” Just relax and learn to enjoy his presence. Every day is a collection of moments, 86,400 seconds in a day. How many of them can you live with God? Start where you are and grow from there. God wants to be with you every moment.

Real question is not who was this man (Jesus), but who is this man?

Sheldon Vanauken wrote that the strongest argument for Christianity is Christians, when they are drawing life from God. The strongest argument against Christianity? Also Christians, when they become exclusive, self-righteous, and complacent.

Over and over in the Bible, it is fear that threatens to keep people from trusting and obeying God.

Our beliefs are not just estimates of probabilities. They are also the instruments that guide our actions.

Skepticism can keep us from blessing, can keep us trapped in two minds.

There is a world of difference between being friendly to someone because they're useful to you and being someone's friend.