

“The gospel, if it is really believed, removes neediness - the need to be constantly respected, appreciated, and well regarded; the need to have everything in your life go well; the need to have power over others. All of these great, deep needs continue to control you only because the concept of the glorious God delighting in you with all His being is just that - a concept and nothing more. Our hearts don't believe it, so they operate in default mode. Paul is saying that if you want to really change, you must let the gospel teach you - that is to train, discipline, coach you - over a period of time. You must let the gospel argue with you. You must let the gospel sink down deeply into your heart, until it changes your motivation and views and attitudes.”
― Gospel in Life Study Guide: Grace Changes Everything
― Gospel in Life Study Guide: Grace Changes Everything

“The gospel is neither religion nor irreligion - it is something else altogether. Religion makes law and moral obedience a means of salvation, while irreligion makes the individual a law to him - or herself. The gospel, however, is that Jesus takes the law of God so seriously that He paid the penalty of disobedience, so we can be saved by sheer grace.”
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“Un pastor bătrân îmi spunea odată că binecuvântat e omul care nu alege partenerul de viață cu ochiul sau cu mâna, ci cu genunchiul. I-am replicat, și nu s-a mâniat pe mine, că Dumnezeu consideră rugăciunea asta printre puținele care trebuie făcute cu ochii deschiși. Nu de alta, dar să nu trebuiască să-i ții după aceea închiși toată viața ... [Dulapul mincinos]”
― Trădată iubirea trecea
― Trădată iubirea trecea

“Ai fost tare frumoasă, prințesă. Cineva îmi spunea că nu iubești o femeie pentru că este frumoasă, ci ea e frumoasă pentru că o iubești. Dar cu tine n-a fost așa. Tu erai și frumoasă și iubită.
(Trezește-mă când moartea-i la fereastră)”
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(Trezește-mă când moartea-i la fereastră)”
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“The key to understnading masculinity is Jesus Christ. Jesus was tough with religious blockheads, false teachers, the proud, and bullies. Jesus was tender with women, children, and those who were suffering or humble. Additionally, Jesus took responsability for Himself. He worked a jon for the first thirty years of His life, swinging a hammer as a carpenter. He also took responsability for us on the cross, where He substituted Himself and died in our place for our sins. My sins are my fault, not Jesus'fault, but Jesus has made them His responsability. This is the essence of the gospel, the "good news". If you understand this, it will change how you view masculinity.”
― Real Marriage: The Truth About Sex, Friendship, & Life Together
― Real Marriage: The Truth About Sex, Friendship, & Life Together
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