If you remove enjoyment of God from faith in God, it ceases to be faith.

Without extended, concentrated prayer, the ministry of the Word withers. And when the ministry of the Word declines, faith (Rom. 10:17; Gal. 3:2, 5) and holiness (John 17:17) decline. Activity may continue, but life and power and fruitfulness fade away. Therefore, whatever opposes prayer opposes the whole work of ministry.

We need a Savior. Christmas is an indictment before it becomes a delight.

Do we eagerly long for the coming of Christ? Or do we want him to wait while our love affair with the world runs its course? That is the question that tests the authenticity of faith.

Don't coast through life without a passion.

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

Our obedience is God's pleasure when it proves that God is our treasure.