The desperate addict is closer to the heart of grace than the devout moralist.

Explanations are a substitute for trust.

There is no better news than that the God who makes the demand for perfection also meets the demand for perfection on our behalf.

Our default faith mode is to trust, above all things, our own ability to create a safe, controllable, predictable world.

My observation of Christendom is that most of us tend to base our relationship with God on our performance instead of on His grace.

The people who tend to be the most gracious are those who know how badly they need grace

Contrary to what we conclude naturally, the gospel is not too good to be true. It is true! Its the truest truth in the entire universe. No strings attached! No fine print to read. No buts. No conditions. No qualifications. No footnotes. And especially, no need for balance.