Humility is the currency of God’s kingdom, not because it’s easier to get but because it’s more joyous to have—and God’s kingdom is a kingdom of joy. True humility is true freedom because it looks beyond one’s self to the only Wise Person in existence.

When we face our sins, openly and honestly, and turn to God with open hands of faith, God will swallow our sins in Christ.

Jonah thought he ran from God’s presence. He thought his sin was his own personal issue. But his sin found him out. God knows, no matter where you are, if you're faithful or not. Others may not know your sin yet, but God does.

You may say, “I can be part of Christ’s cosmic church without joining a local church.” To that, I would say, “Try it.”

The entire New Testament speaks not only of the church but to the Church.

Simply put, church membership is a commitment to join Christ on his mission with his people for his glory. 

A Christian is safe insofar as he leans upon the Lord’s goodness to him. We may search for safety outside of God, but the further in we go, the safer we are.

When the Holy Spirit comes down, he changes our culture. We go from selfishness to selflessness, from pride to humility, from fear to courage. 

The Bible calls us to live with wise urgency. How are we going to do that? By being filled with God himself.

When Christ calls us to himself, he calls us immediately. There is no ramp-up period. We don’t ease into new life with Christ. He starts his work immediately, and he never lets up.