To accept grace is to admit failure, a step we are hesitant to take. We opt to impress God with how good we are rather than confessing how great he is.

Others have promised and failed. But God has promised and succeeded. He loves you with an unfailing love.

To call yourself a child of God is one thing. To be called a child of God by those who watch your life is another thing altogether.

As a pastor, you get asked questions and receive emails. Many of them I had answered, but just in conversation. So we kind of re-crafted the question and answered it. It turned out to be an interesting exercise. I hope it's encouraging for people.

When you keep the porch light on for the prodigal child, you do what God does every single moment.

Be patient. God is using today's difficulties to strengthen you for tomorrow. He is equipping you. The God who makes things grow will help you bear fruit.

The next time you are called to suffer, pay attention. It may be the closest you'll ever get to God.