You and I are stymied in our own creativity. We can only create as sub-creators, and even then our best work is only sub-creation.

Every one of us loves Pauline theology, but few of us want Pauline pain.

The reconciling gospel is always at the forefront of the church’s social action, because a full belly is not better than a reconciled soul.

The context of the gospel message is not our benefit or our salvation; the context of the gospel is the supremacy of Christ and the glory of God.

No change of job, no increased income, no new home, no new electronic device, or no new spouse is going to make things better inside of you.

Faith doesn’t mean an absence of fear. It means facing fear and trusting that God’s goodness is greater.

Grace does not make sin safe. But grace does make sinners safe.