The common moral framework: Do anything as long as it does no harm to others. Problem: Whose definition of harm?

Grace is humbling and restorative. It pulls you down because Christ had to die for you, but also lifts you up because he wanted to die for you.

Rejoicing and repentance must go together. Repentance without rejoicing will lead to despair. Rejoicing without repentance is shallow and will only provide passing inspiration instead of deep change.

The observer of beauty always receives a passion to share the beauty with others.

Repentance is like antiseptic. You pour antiseptic onto a wound and, at first, it stings. Then it heals.

The gospel is not only the way to enter the kingdom; it is the way to live in the kingdom.

The church should be a place where people can be free to say that they are sinners.