What defines us as Christians is not most profoundly that we have come to know him but that he took note of us and made us his own.

heaven is a place of unparalleled and indescribable joy

Sanctification is a community project.

If God's love for his children is to be measured by our health, wealth, and comfort in this life, God hated the apostle Paul.

God doesn’t waste anything for those who are yielded to him.

The ultimate purpose of life is to show that Jesus is more precious than life.

Marriage is not mainly about prospering economically; it is mainly about displaying the covenant-keepin g love between Christ and his church. Knowing Christ is more important than making a living. Treasuring Christ is more important than bearing children. Being united to Christ by faith is a greater source of marital success than perfect sex and double-income prosperity.