Performancism is the mindset that equates our identity and value directly with our performance and accomplishments.

The cross [is] the ultimate statement of God's involvement in the world on this side of heaven.

You are not obligated to pull yourself up by your bootstraps and find a way to conquer the odds, to be stronger or transform yourself into some better version of yourself. The pain you are feeling (whatever the degree) may be a reminder that things are not as they should be.

Whatever we may mean by 'Christian growth,' it is ultimately this: less faith in me, more faith in God.

The Bible makes it clear that self-righteousness is the premier enemy of the Gospel.

I'm not sure I'll ever fully understand why some Christians get mad when we say that the ultimate hero in the Bible is not Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Paul, etc... but Jesus.

Our deepest fear is judgment. Our deepest longing is love. The gospel of grace removes the one and provides the other.