We carry an insidious prosperity gospel around in our dark, little, entitled hearts.

If you add to or subtract from the cross, even if it is to factor in biblically mandated religious practices like prayer and evangelism, you rob God of His glory and Christ of His sufficiency.

The more you make this world about you, the more miserable you will be.

As you consider selecting songs for your worship services, consider them in light of the truth of the gospel. Imagine the songs as teachers--because they are! If your people could understand your doctrine only through the music you sing, what would they know about God and His pursuit of us? If your people could understand your church's beliefs only through the music, what would they know?

If the gospel of Jesus Christ is not at the center of a wedding ceremony, it is likely not going to be at the center of the marriage. This would be a grave mistake, however, as marriage itself is designed to be a great reflector of that gospel.

Why do we try so hard to make Jesus cool?! He doesn’t need a makeover.

I believe the sovereign God of the universe justifies us freely, and then we are called to run with him in sanctification.