It's not convincing to say you are a child of God if you have none of the characteristics of your Father.
Kevin DeYoungWhy should we think that we wouldn't have a cross to carry? Are we somehow more deserving than our Lord?
Kevin DeYoungFaith is more than getting a theological quiz right. Faith is to know, to assent, to put your trust in, and to cherish what is true.
Kevin DeYoungIf you think God has promised this world will be a five-star hotel, you will be miserable as you live through the normal struggles of life. But if you remember that God promised we would be pilgrims and this world may feel more like a desert or even a prison, you might find your life surprisingly happy.
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