“Aim for patterns in the home, not perfection.” Michael and Melissa Kruger, The Good News Family Devotional: 52 Weeks Through the Gospel of Mark. Page 11

Remember that he sees us now in Christ. Behold, he has put his people into the hands of his dear Son. He has even put us into Christ’s body; “for we are members of …

“There is no neutral ground in the universe; every square inch, every split second, is claimed by God and counterclaimed by Satan.” C.S. Lewis, Christian Reflections (Eerdmans, 1978), 33.

"What is ambition? I define ambition as that strong desire we have to make something or to achieve something, even when it takes great effort, focus, and determination. It's worth paying attention to that …

“Happathy is seeping into our youth ministry programs and our student conferences. When these events are more about highlighting popular bands and energetic speakers than they are about discipleship and service, you know they …

"Many people at the top of organizations are not leaders. They have authority, but they are not leaders. And many at the bottom with no authority are absolutely leaders." Simon Sinek: Why Good Leaders …

"The gospel is not only the most important message in all of history; it is the only essential message in all of history. Yet we allow thousands of professing Christians to live their entire …

"For many people, the first question that occurs is, 'But how do I persuade my CEO to get it?' My answer: Don't worry about that ... each of us can create a pocket of …

Richard Sibbes: "Union is the foundation of communion." Richard Sibbes, “Bowels Opened,” in The Complete Works of Richard Sibbes, ed. Alexander B. Grosart, 7 vols. (Edinburgh: James Nichol, 1862–1864), 2:174 

Robert Murray M’Cheyne: “It is not great talents God blesses so much as great likeness to Jesus. A holy minister is an awful weapon in the hand of God.” Quoted on page 61 in …

"Why is the pastorate so challenging and difficult? Because it is opposed by Satan. The devil hates Christ, his church, and those who lead it. And because of this, church leaders are regularly subjected …

“For God to de-resurrect you, to bring his rich mercy to an end, Jesus Christ himself would have to be sucked down out of heaven and put back in the tomb of Joseph of …