If we are deeply moved by the sight of his love for us, it detaches our hearts from other would-be saviors. We stop trying to redeem ourselves through our pursuits and relationships, because we are already redeemed. We stop trying to make others into saviors, because we have a Savior.

Public faith means going public with what’s in your heart, with humility and respect for others, as we speak of the truth of the gospel.

...Singles, too, must see the penultimate status of marriage. If single Christians don't develop a deeply fulfilling love relationship with Jesus, they will put too much pressure on their DREAM of marriage, and that will create pathology in their lives as well.

Jesus' purpose is not to warm our hearts but to shatter our categories.

Important reminder: It's not fair of you to demand more proof of Christians for their beliefs than you demand for your own.

When the world sees us doing evangelism, they just see us recruiting. When they see us doing justice, they see God's glory.

Most apologetic books are really written for Christians, even the ones that purport to be written for non-believers.