There is no way to work your way to God. There is no way to climb up to heaven. There is only one way, and that is through Christ.

Sanctification is not by surrender, but by divinely enabled toil and effort.

We may have the best of intentions in trying to discern God's will, but we should really stop putting ourselves through the misery of overspiritualizing every decision. Our misdirected piety makes following God more mysterious than it was meant to be

If you make the goal of your life just to stay alive, you'll fail. If you make the goal of your life the kingdom, you cannot lose.

Here's good news: God is even more committed to your change, your growth, and your transformation than you are.

Christianity is so much more than getting your doctrine right, but it is not less.

Worldliness is whatever makes sin look normal and righteousness look strange.