Big cities have a lot of 'younger brothers' who have left traditional parts of the world and their families for a more liberal lifestyle. But cities are filled to the gills with 'elder brothers' too.

Anything can serve as a counterfeit god, especially the very best things in life.

As things are brought back under Christ's rule and authority, they are restored to health, beauty, and freedom.

We are called not simply to communicate the gospel to nonbelievers; we must also intentionally celebrate the gospel before them.

A rich, vibrant, consoling, hard-won prayer life is the one good that makes it possible to receive all other kinds of goods rightly and beneficially. [Paul] does not see prayer as merely a way to get things from God but as a way to get more of God himself.

...Singles, too, must see the penultimate status of marriage. If single Christians don't develop a deeply fulfilling love relationship with Jesus, they will put too much pressure on their DREAM of marriage, and that will create pathology in their lives as well.

Ministry to the poor is a crucial sign that we believe the gospel.