Sunday is the best day of the week because we celebrate the risen Christ of the cross in the local church, the dearest place on earth.

Only those who are truly aware of their sin can truly cherish grace.

Today, the greatest challenge facing American evangelicals is not persecution from the world, but seduction by the world.

Effective teaching involves explaining to our children what they're already observing in our lives by example.

We don't accidentally drift into holiness; rather we mature gradually and purposefully, one choice at a time.

Reminding ourselves of the gospel is the most important daily habit we can establish.

It’s not 'those who help themselves' whom God helps; it’s those who humble themselves.

But the very act of pausing in a busy day to pray is an act of weakening pride in my life, acknowledging that I am a dependent creature. I am not self sufficient.

All gifts from God are intended to direct our attention to God and create fresh affection for God.

We cannot free ourselves from pride and selfish ambition; a divine rescue is absolutely necessary.

The biblical purpose of every conversation you have, in every personal interaction, is that they person who hears you will receive grace.

It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages.

Selfish, adj. Devoid of consideration for the selfishness of others.

There's always be a me and you.

God seems to be about turning our loves around and using them toward the great love that is their true object.

Inside the car Colin was getting thrashed about. Colin was crying out in pain as he could feel his bones breaking deep within his body. Colin’s SUV was rolling over and over and over endlessly.

I'm sorry.' The two most inadequate words in the English language.

Maddy: "Um.....William?" she said, driving up the narrow dirt road. "Is there a particular reason you keep a sword behind your backseat?" William: "Because I don't own a gun yet

Any place that manufactures humans into weapons is going to piss off a couple members of X-Force. I always want a personal reason for why these characters take on these missions.

Use your internal grandmother for guidance and advice.

Firemen don't talk about whether a burning warehouse is worth saving.