Until Christ is our treasure, any other motivation we have to suffer for him is a fool’s errand.

Could it not be, that God loves me too deeply, by having people challenge me so that I know I'm not perfect.

The cross of Christ exists because mankind-loved by God, created by God, set in motion by God-betrayed God and prefers his stuff to him.

God doesn't NEED raw material. He MAKES material.

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

Without a heart transformed by the grace of Christ, we just continue to manage external and internal darkness.

Jesus doesn't avoid those who mess up. Jesus runs to those who mess up.