The question is not so much what the hand is doing (passing over some cash or a check) but what the heart is thinking while the hand is doing it.

A Christian should resemble a fruit tree with real fruit, not a Christmas tree with decorations tied on

To encounter Christ is to touch reality and experience transcendence. He gives us a sense of self-worth or personal significance, because He assures us of God's love for us. He sets us free from guilt because He died for us and from paralyzing fear because He reigns. He gives meaning to marriage and home, work and leisure, personhood and citizenship.

It is no exaggeration to say that without Scripture a Christian life is impossible.

We should not ask, ‘What is wrong with the world?’ for that diagnosis has already been given. Rather we should ask, “What has happened to salt and light?

Never use a gallon of words to express a spoonful of thought. Our unadorned word should be enough.

Do not be content with a static Christian life. Determine rather to grow in faith and love, in knowledge and holiness.