When your will is God's will, you will have your will.

'Tis curious that we only believe as deep as we live.

The universe seems bankrupt as soon as we begin to discuss the character of individuals.

When followers of Jesus aren't careful to clearly distinguish the Kingdom from their own nation, we easily end up Christianizing aspects of our national culture we ought to be revolting against.

For many in America and around the world, the American flag has smothered the glory of the cross, and the ugliness of our American version of Caesar has squelched the radiant love of Christ.

Do you trust threats, judgment, shame, or social pressure (even in church!) to change people, or do you trust the Holy Spirit working in the people's hearts and using Christlike acts of love to bring about change? The kingdom of God consists of all those who choose the latter rather than the former and who act accordingly.

Because the myth that America is a Christian nation has led many to associate America with Christ, many now hear the good news of Jesus only as American news, capitalistic news, imperialistic news, exploitive news, antigay news, or Republican news. And whether justified or not, many people want nothing to do with any of it.

The condition of your soul will determine the condition of your life. Because it determines how you think, what you feel, and what you choose to do.

What you focus on and the way you think will determine the way you live.

What we focus on shapes the soul—the mind, the will, the emotions.

We give our mistakes too much power. Instead, see a mistake for what it is. It is not the real you… You are more valuable than the opinion others have of you.

Concepts create idols; only wonder understands anything.