God never intended for us to simply be the objects of His love. We are also called to be the instruments of that love in the lives of others.
Paul David TrippYou can tell yourself that God's not fair, or you can thank Him that He's not fair. If God was fair, we would be doomed and condemned.
Paul David TrippWe are called by God to do theology, that is, to live our lives with a moment-by-moment consciousness of God.
Paul David TrippWhen your sin is exposed, you will run toward confession and forgiveness or self-righteousness and self-justification.
Paul David TrippIn the family, life is brought not only to our doorstep, but into our kitchens, bedrooms, and dens. In the family, life is happening all around us, and it begs to be questioned, evaluated, interpreted, and discussed. There is no more consistent, pregnant, dynamic forum for instruction about life than the family, because that is exactly what God designed the family to be, a learning community.
Paul David Tripp