We take hold of Christ as his words take hold us.

Our God is righteous enough to judge and kind enough to forgive.

It is our confidence in the sovereign grace of God that gives us any hope of success in missions.

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.

You will never see the preciousness of a Savior, if you do not see the reality of your sin.

Our first love is Jesus. Holiness is not ultimately about living up to a moral standard. It's about living in Christ and living out of our real, vital union with him.

God does have a specific plan for our lives, but it is not one that He expects us to figure out before we make a decision.