If you find yourself mistreated, misunderstood, and mocked as a Christian, take heart, for so they did to the Christ.

We walk into the future in God-glorifying confidence, not because the future is known to us but because it is known to God. And that's all we need to know. Worry about the future is not simply a character tic, it is the sin of unbelief, an indication that our hearts are not resting in the promises of God.

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.

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.

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.

Everything before Jesus is preface. Everything after Jesus is appendix. Jesus is the story.

Blue Devils may have won today. Devil gonna lose tomorrow.