In the world of perpetual outrage, people cannot see the difference between deflated footballs, a dead lion, and dismembered babies.

Anxiety is simply living out the future before it gets here.

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

Those trapped in sin will not normally thank you for pointing out the darkness in their lives.

Jesus was not just a prophet but the fulfillment of all prophecy.

I try to keep in my mind the simple question: Am I trying to do good or make myself look good? Too many of our responsibilities get added to our plate when we are trying to please people, impress people, prove ourselves, acquire power, increase our prestige. All those motivations are about looking good more than doing good.

If there really is a perfect will of God we are meant to discover, in which we will find tremendous freedom and fulfillment, why does it seem that everyone looking for God's will is in such bondage and confusion?