We instinctively tend to limit for whom we exert ourselves. We do it for people like us, and for people whom we like. Jesus will have none of that. By depicting a Samaritan helping a Jew, Jesus could not have found a more forceful way to say that anyone at all in need - regardless of race, politics, class, and religion - is your neighbour. Not everyone is your brother or sister in faith, but everyone is your neighbour, and you must love your neighbour.

It is inaccurate to think the gospel is what saves non-Christians, and then Christians mature by trying hard to live according to biblical principles. It is more accurate to say that we are saved by believing the gospel, and then we are transformed in every part of our minds, hearts, and lives by believing the gospel more and more deeply as life goes on.

Every single emotion you have should be processed in prayer.

Prayer is the way to experience a powerful confidence that God is handling our lives well.

The Gospel is good news not good advice. Advice = what we should do. News = report of what was done for us.

How do you change your behavior? Change what you worship

Out of the cross comes the resurrection. Out of weakness comes real strength.