There is a war going on. All talk of a Christian's right to live luxuriously "as a child of the King" in this atmosphere sounds hollow - especially since the King himself is stripped for battle.

It's amazing how many introverts go into the ministry. It's amazing how many people go into the ministry who don't really like to be with people.

There will be no passion to draw others into our worship where there is no passion for worship.

The Lord is kind. He is good to all who take refuge under his wings.

The murders of Newtown are a warning to me - and you. Not a warning to see our schools as defenseless, but to see our souls as depraved. To see our need for a Savior. To humble ourselves in repentance for the God-diminishing bitterness of our hearts. To turn to Christ in desperate need, and to treasure his forgiveness, his transforming, and his friendship.

We belittle God when we go through the outward motions of worship and take no pleasure in His person.

The goal of missions is the gladness of the peoples in the greatness of God.