“A faithful father does not leave his kids wondering whether or not he loves them. When I have to go away on a trip, I don’t say to my kids, “Daddy will be back soon . . . or maybe… — J.D. Greear Copy Share Image
“The gospel produces not just obedience, you see, but a new kind of obedience3—an obedience that is powered by desire. An obedience that is… — J.D. Greear Copy Share Image
“There is One who remains faithful even when we doubt; One who is a firm foundation when our steps falter; One who holds on… — J.D. Greear Copy Share Image
“If repentance were perfection, none of those people repented. Repentance, however, means recognizing Jesus' authority and submitting to it, even though you know your… — J.D. Greear Copy Share Image
“Planting always involves risk. We release control of something we need in the hopes that it will come back to us in multiplied measure.… — J.D. Greear Copy Share Image
“Even after we have been saved our sinful flesh craves unrighteousness. In fact, the presence of the struggle itself can be affirmation that God’s… — J.D. Greear Copy Share Image
“The goal of the gospel is to produce a type of people consumed with passion for God and love for others.” — J.D. Greear Copy Share Image
“If I’d had a good week—a real “Christian” week”—I felt close to God. When Sunday came around, I would feel like lifting my head… — J.D. Greear Copy Share Image
“That’s why growth in Christ is never going beyond the gospel, but going deeper into the gospel. The purest waters from the spring of… — J.D. Greear Copy Share Image
“We’ve grown so accustomed to the voice of condemnation that we think the only thing the Holy Spirit ever says to us is, “Stop… — J.D. Greear Copy Share Image
“A faithful father does not leave his kids wondering whether or not he loves them. When I have to go away on a trip,… — J.D. Greear Copy Share Image
“Abiding in Jesus means understanding that His acceptance of us is the same regardless of the amount of spiritual fruit we have produced.” — J.D. Greear Copy Share Image
“Likewise, we continue to follow Jesus as we struggle with sin. Repentance ushers us into a life of greater struggle, not out of one.” — J.D. Greear Copy Share Image
