At the cross, we see the worst that sin can do, as humanity - of which each one of us is a part - crucified the Lord. But at the cross, we also see that the most that sin can do cannot thwart God's salvation.

The resurrection makes Christianity the most irritating religion on the face of the earth.

God loves and defends those with the least economic and social power, and so should we.

Faith in God's promises means not always following the expected, rational path.

We tend to see God as a means through which we get things to make us happy. For most of us, He has not become our happiness.

Legalistic remorse says, "I broke God's rules," while real repentance says, "I broke God's heart."

It's important to remember the Gospel is a story; not a set of bullet points.