History is not an endless succession of meaningless circles but a directed movement toward a great event.

Confession is the act of inviting God to walk the acreage of our hearts. “There is a rock of greed over here, Father. I can’t budge it. And that tree of guilt near the fence? Its roots are long and deep. And may I show you some dry soil, too crusty for seed?” God’s seed grows better if the soil of the heart is cleared.

‎Mark it down: God loves you with an unearthly love. You can't win it by being winsome. You can't lose it by being a loser. But you can be blind enough to resist it

Scot McKnight stirs the treasures of our Lord's life in an engaging fashion. He did so with The Jesus Creed, and does so again with 40 Days Living the Jesus Creed. Make sure this new guide for living is on your shelf.

It's always better to step down from the pedestal than to be pulled off of it.

Don't equate the presence of God with a good mood or a pleasant temperament. God is near whether you are happy or not.

I try to be honest; I really do try not to exaggerate the story. I try to be accurate.