Jesus doesn’t want you to be his acquaintance. What he desires is to have friends unequivocally devoted to him.
We can read and talk about evangelism all we want, but there comes a time when it’s time to act.
You have a choice every day whether or not to step into the abundance Jesus offers.
How could God expect me to give up a vital organ to someone I really didn't know? I wasn't even related to him. Besides, I was too weak. I could never go through with this.
Trust is the foundation for all relationships. And, for us Christians, it is also the foundation for our relationship with God.
I grew up in a very strict environment. No TV, no jewelry, no competitive sports. Women wear dresses at all times and don’t cut their hair. It was the only way I knew to follow for a long time.
We love or hate rules depending on whether they condemn us or justify us. When a law protects us, we heartily approve. When we break a law, we often resent it.
We can get so used to grace that we think we can sin freely and still please God.