Have I Really Repented From My Sin?

Some people encounter Jesus and say, "Sweet! Jesus, do You want to join the party of my life with this sin, that addiction, this destructive relationship, and we'll all co-exist together?"

But repentance means saying, "Sweet Jesus, You are the best thing that has ever happened to me! I want to turn from all the sin and selfishness that rules me. I want to let it go and walk with You. Only You. You are my life now. Help me to walk away from the enslaving, worthless things in life."

Do you see the difference between these two examples? Which do you think more accurately portrays your own life?

-Francis Chan, Forgotten God

Christ Is Everything!

What do JC Ryle, Max Lucado, and John Piper all have in common? They all "get it" when it comes to the centrality of Jesus Christ. Eternal life in heaven is not our treasure. Forgiveness of sins is not our treasure. Denominations or church affiliations are not our treasures. Jesus Christ is our supreme reward and treasure. See for yourself...

"We are all traveling fast towards a place where names and forms and Church government will be nothing, and Christ will be everything." - JC Ryle

"The reward of Christianity is Christ" - Max Lucado

"We become what we crave and what Christians crave above all else is the glory of Christ." - John Piper