Gifts are abilities God gives us to meet the needs of others in Christ’s name.

Happiness is a by-product of wanting something more than happiness-to be rightly related to God and our neighbor.

The Christian gospel is that I am so flawed that Jesus had to die for me, yet I am so loved and valued that Jesus was glad to die for me.

Covenant community is like air. We don't miss it until we need it.

Prayer-though it is often draining, even an agony-is in the long term the greatest source of power that is possible.

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

Christ will do everything for you or nothing. He's either all of your righteousness or none.