We only fully grasp the gospel when we understand, as Paul did, that we are the worst sinner we know

I wouldn't venture to say which kind of sin is more prevalent. I wouldn't even want to try to characterize certain 'circles.'

One of the most frequent responses I get from non-Christian readers is: 'I'm not sure I agree with all this, but I must say this is the first book I've read by a Christian that didn't treat me like I was an idiot.'

When we worry we are saying, 'I know the way my life is supposed to go, and God's not getting it right'.

In Ephesians 5, Paul shows us that even on earth Jesus did not use his power to oppress us but sacrificed everything to bring us into union with him. And this takes us beyond the philosophical to the personal and the practical. If God had the gospel of Jesus's salvation in mind when he established marriage, then marriage only 'works' to the degree that approximates the pattern of God's self-giving love in Christ.

It takes both spouses to say, "My self-centeredness is the main problem in my marriage" to have a great marriage.

Change happens not just by giving the mind new arguments but also by feeding the imagination new beauties