If we're not reaching the same people Jesus reached, then we're not preaching the same message Jesus preached.

We are not responsible for finding the right formula to combat or unlock our suffering.

The world isn't scandalized by our freedom but by our fakeness.

When you fail to distinguish Law and Gospel, you lose both.

There's nothing like suffering to remind us how not in control we actually are, how little power we ultimately have, and how much we ultimately need God.

Don't get me wrong - what we do is important. But it is infinitely less important than what Jesus has done for us.

What I'm most deeply grateful for is that God's love for us, approval of us, and commitment to us does not ride on our resolve but on Jesus' resolve for us. The gospel is the good news announcing Jesus' infallible devotion to us despite our inconsistent devotion to Him. The gospel is not a command to hang on to Jesus; it's a promise that no matter how weak and unsuccessful our faith and efforts may be, God is always holding on to us.