Christianity teaches that, contra fatalism, suffering is overwhelming; contra Buddhism, suffering is real; contra karma, suffering is often unfair; but contra secularism, suffering is meaningful. There is a purpose to it, and if faced rightly, it can drive us like a nail deep into the love of God and into more stability and spiritual power than you can imagine.

The sin that is most destructive in your life right now is the one you are most defensive about.

The cross is the place where we find the freedom to accept ourselves without being proud and to challenge ourselves without being crushed.

If you come to recognize the beliefs on which your doubts about Christianity are based, and if you seek as much proof for those beliefs as you seek from Christians for theirs - you will discover that your doubts are not as solid as they first appeared.

Religion poses a danger of creating division or intolerance between groups of people. However, the gospel of Jesus lead us to three things: humble service, reconciling behavior that is neither patronizing nor self-righteous, and a love toward people who hold different beliefs than we do.

Everyone says they want community and friendship. But mention accountability or commitment to people, and they run the other way.

The gospel destroys pride because it tells us we are so lost that Jesus had to die for us.