The heart of the Christian faith is Good News, not good advice, good technique, or good behavior.

When Martin Luther was asked what we contribute to our salvation, he said, "Sin and resistance"

Grace flows most refreshingly through the faucet of brokenness.

Passive righteousness tells us that God does not need our good works. Active righteousness tells us that our neighbor does. The aim and direction of good works are horizontal, not vertical.

Every time we sin in thought, word, or deed, we're essentially saying in that moment that, "I don't need you God. I don't want you God. I like my way better than your way."

God's grace meets us in messy places because messy places are all that there are.

Grace loves without reference to what may or may not happen-which is precisely why such incredible things do happen!