To take a person out of slavery takes an instant. To take slavery out of a person takes a process.

Many people think of the Bible as a book of moral teachings with stories sprinkled through to illustrate the teachings. But it's a lot BETTER THAN THAT...the Bible is a single true story with teachings sprinkled through to illustrate the story.

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

When I forget the gospel I become dependent on the smiles and evaluation of others.

Without the gospel we hate ourselves instead of our sin.

The gospel is not about choosing to follow advice; it's about being called to follow a King.

If God is not at the center of your life, something else is.