We often talk about how we are God's "hands and feet," which is true. That being said, we can't fall into the trap of thinking God needs us like we need Him. He's God - which makes the reality that He wants to use us and be in relationship with us an even sweeter, more profound truth.

A homeless man standing at the off-ramp: the question in these moments isn't whether Jesus is in Him, but in me.

God loves us too much to pretend our sin isn't there. Sin is a cancer and Christ the surgeon. True prayer signs the consent form.

Never complain about growing old... Some never have the privilege.

If today were your final day of this life, would those things causing you stress still do so?

It's one of the greatest comforts of working in ministry: the unspoken certitude that your spouse did not marry you for your money.

If your sin feels "too big," your vision of God is too small.