No one in the history of the world has been more inclusive of repentant sinners than Jesus and no one has been more intolerant of sin.

The goal of revelation is not information only, but affection, worship, and obedience. Christ in us will be realized only as we drink deeply of the Bible, which is God's word outside of us

When "everything is awesome" we may miss what (and Who) is truly deserving of awe.

If 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.

If the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, then growing in our knowledge of God is always practical.

All paths lead to God, but only one path will present you before God without fault and with great joy. Pick a path, any path—it will take you to God. Trust me: you will stand before Him one day. You will meet your Maker. You will see the face of Christ. There are many ways up the mountain, but only one will result in life instead of destruction.

The seed of God's Word won't grow to fruitfulness without pruning for rest, quiet, and calm