When Christians are caught in sin, they do not need isolation or amputation; they need restoration. The proper thing to do is to help them confess their sins and find forgiveness in Christ, and then welcome them back into the… — Philip Graham Ryken Copy Share Image
It is when we create things for God's sake that our work most clearly promotes His glory, rather than threatening to compete with it.… — Philip Graham Ryken Copy Share Image
“Dietrich Bonhoeffer wisely wrote, “If my sinfulness appears to me to be in any way smaller or less detestable in comparison with the sins… — Philip Graham Ryken Copy Share Image
The fruit of the Spirit is the natural produce of his gracious inward influence, the spontaneous and inevitable result of his uniting us to… — Philip Graham Ryken Copy Share Image
To be pleasing to God, art must be true as well as good. Truth has always been one important criterion for art. Art is… — Philip Graham Ryken Copy Share Image
The content of worship comes from the Bible, the goal of worship is to give praise to God, and the basis for worship is… — Philip Graham Ryken Copy Share Image
To identify your own idols, ask questions like these: What things take the place of God in my life? Where do I find my… — Philip Graham Ryken Copy Share Image
“God has put his love into our lives by pouring his Spirit into our hearts. So when we desire to love Jesus more, we… — Philip Graham Ryken Copy Share Image
“The Christian worldview is liturgical as well as cerebral; it culminates with an everlasting crescendo of praise.” — Philip Graham Ryken Copy Share Image
“Generally speaking, the reason the church fails to have a more positive, transforming influence on our culture is that we do not fully grasp… — Philip Graham Ryken Copy Share Image
When Christians are caught in sin, they do not need isolation or amputation; they need restoration. The proper thing to do is to help… — Philip Graham Ryken Copy Share Image
The cross of Christ is the all-sufficient ground for the salvation of sinners. It claims to be sturdy enough to support the whole weight… — Philip Graham Ryken Copy Share Image
God's careful instructions for building the tabernacle in Exodus 31 remind us that his perfection sets the standard for whatever we create in his… — Philip Graham Ryken Copy Share Image
