When we grasp that we are unworthy sinners saved by an infinitely costly grace, it destroys both our self-righteousn ess and our need to ridicule others.

If God is real, why does he align perfectly with our views? We should expect God to challenge us on what we think is right somewhere

Public faith means going public with what’s in your heart, with humility and respect for others, as we speak of the truth of the gospel.

Pride is the carbon-monoxide of Sin. It silently and slowly kills you without you even knowing.

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.

Falling in love in a Christian way is to say,'I am excited about your future and I want to be part of getting you there. I'm signing up for the journey with you. Would you sign up for the journey to my true self with me? It's going to be hard but I want to get there.

God looks at the anxious and says, I tore my Son to shreds for you, and you're afraid I will not give you what you need?