An identity based in the one-way love of God does not take into account public opinion or, thankfully, even personal opinion.

God has hardwired me to thoroughly enjoy and be sharpened by good and friendly theological discussion about the gospel.

The gospel brings things together. One of the great demonstration of the gospel's power is reconciliation. I've got friends who are surfers, doctors, lawyers, artists and entertainers. Some people are cool and some people are geeky. I look around at my friends and I think, only the gospel has the power to put together a friendship like this.

Walking with God doesn't lead to God's favor; God's favor leads to walking with God.

God is not interested in what you think you should be or feel. He is not interested in the narrative you have construct for yourself, or that others have construct for you. He may even use suffering to deconstruct that narrative.

The law demands that we do it all; the gospel declares that Jesus paid it all.

From the time God saved me at 21 years old, I've always been fascinated by the parables of Jesus.