You come before the judgment seat of God full of rebellion and mistakes. Because of his justice he cannot dismiss your sin, but because of his love he cannot dismiss you. So, in an act which stunned the heavens, he punished himself on the cross for your sins. God’s justice and love are equally honored. And you, God’s creation, are forgiven.

Faith is not the belief that God will do what you want. It is the belief that God will do what is right.

The purpose of the Bible is simply to proclaim God's plan to save His children.

Does God care if I'm sad? Look at the tear-streaked face of Jesus as he stands near Lazarus's tomb.

God comes on his own terms. He comes when commands are revered, hearts are clean, and confession is made.

We're important, but not essential; valuable, but not indispensable. We have a part in the play, but we are not the main act. A song to sing, but we are not the featured voice. God is.

It seems to me that election season is just a Petri dish for anger and cynicism.