True discernment means not only distinguishing the right from the wrong; it means distinguishing the primary from the secondary, the essential from the indifferent, and the permanent from the transient. And, yes, it means distinguishing between the good and the better, and even between the better and the best.

The true church is too different for the world to tolerate it.

Jesus has a special, compassionate concern for those who are broken and needy.

Thinking that I deserve heaven is a sure sign I have no understanding of the gospel.

If you desire anything less for yourself than absolute obedience to God, a life of total devotion to the Lord, a life of absolute sin-less-ness - if you desire anything less, you are fighting against God's desire for you.

Every day we need our gaze redirected from ourselves to God.

My security as a Christian does not reside in the strength of my faith but in the indestructibili ty of my Savior.