If we could get people to think about Jesus, we reasoned, Jesus was more than able to reveal himself to them.

Jesus is not your accuser. He’s not your prosecutor. He’s not your judge. He’s your friend and your rescuer. Like Zacchaeus, just spend time with Jesus. Don’t hide from him in shame or reject him in self-righteousness. Don’t allow the opinions of other people to shape your concept of him. Get to know him for yourself, and let the goodness of God change you from the inside out.

If you dont love, youve lost your distinction, definition, uniqueness, and identity.

It is absolutely essential to have a living visible example of what a Christian ought to be.

The Bible is meant to be down-to-earth. It was written for real people facing real issues.

God is not in a hurry to fix us. Our behavior is not his first priority. We are his first priority. Loving us, knowing us, affirming us, protecting us. That is his top goal and his main concern.

The common denominator is that we all need help.