Therefore bread was created for the glory of Christ. Hunger and thirst were created for the glory of Christ. And fasting was created for the glory of Christ. Which means that bread magnifies Christ in two ways: by being eaten with gratitude for his goodness, and by being forfeited out of hunger for God himself. When we eat, we taste the emblem of our heavenly food—the Bread of Life. And when we fast we say, “I love the Reality above the emblem.” In the heart of the saint both eating and fasting are worship. Both magnify Christ.

God seldom calls us for an easier life, but always calls us to know more of him and drink more deeply of His sustaining grace.

Marriage. The roots are deep. The covenant is solid. The love is sweet. Life is hard. And God is good.

Lavish giving and open homes are close to the center of life in Christ.

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

America is the first culture in jeopardy of amusing itself to death.

God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him.