Much of the impotence of American churches is tied to a profound ignorance and apathy about justification. Our people live in a fog of guilt. Or just as bad, they think being a better person is all God requires.

Sanctification will be drudgery unless we believe that holiness is possible and that it is pleasing to God.

Grace does not lead us to overlook obedience. Grace compels and empowers us for obedience.

Tolerance is a relatively weak virtue; we're called to so much more than that in the body of Christ.

If the gospel is old news to you, it will be dull news to everyone else.

Seek first the kingdom of God, and then trust that He will take care of our needs, even before we know what they are and where we're going.

We can stop pleading with God to show us the future, and start living and obeying like we are confident that He holds the future.