Even those of us who have tasted the radical saving grace of God find it intuitively difficult not to put conditions on grace.

Unfortunately, some Christians are guilty of throwing out an equivalent sentiment when they play the "God is sovereign" card as a way to trump every evil that comes your way.

I agree we have enough books that attempt to explain why God allows suffering, presumably in a way that lets God off the hook. And while much smarter men than I have constructed elaborate systems in this pursuit, they are by definition exercises in speculation.

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

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

If you uproot the idol and fail to plant the love of Christ in its place, the idol will grow back.

When you don't have anything to lose, you discover something wonderful: you're free to take great risks without fear or reservation.