Sincere biblical repentance is as much a work of grace as not sinning in the first place. To err is human, to make progress is divine.

Live for God. Obey the Scriptures. Think of others before yourself. Be holy. Love Jesus. And as you do these things, do whatever else you like, with whomever you like, wherever you like, and you'll be walking in the will of God.

Some of us live a Christian life as if we're always under the stern, watchful eye of our Father and he is very impossible to please... No, God delights even in our heartfelt attempts at obedience.

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

Am I trying to do good or to make myself look good?

Don't try so hard to be hip. When the Church finds out what is cool, it is not cool anymore.

My fear is that of all the choices people face today, the one they rarely consider is, "How can I serve most effectively and fruitfully in the local church?" I wonder if the abundance of opportunities to explore today is doing less to help make well-rounded disciples of Christ and more to help Christians avoid long term responsibility and have less long-term impact.