“Whenever you name something in creation as the thing that will satisfy you, you are asking that thing to be your personal savior. This means that, in a very practical, street-level way, you are looking horizontally for what will only… — Paul David Tripp Copy Share
“I have talked with many pastors whose real struggle isn’t first with the hardship of ministry, the lack of appreciation and involvement of people, or difficulties with fellow leaders. No, the real struggle they are having, one that is very… — Paul David Tripp Copy Share Image
It is a sweet thing that we serve a dissatisfied God who has destinations in mind for us that we would never choose for ourselves. It really is a good thing that he will not be satisfied until he has gotten us exactly where he created us and re-created us to be. Most of us would have been satisfied to… — Paul David Tripp Copy Share
“DECEMBER 1 You have one place of hope, security, and rest. It is found in these words: “God is love.” It is something every human being does. It separates us from the rest of creation. It causes us much anxiety and much joy. It shapes the decisions and investments that we make. It calms our fears or leaves us scared… — Paul David Tripp Copy Share
“Trust is being so convinced that you can rely on the integrity, strength, character, and faithfulness of another that you are willing to place… — Paul David Tripp Copy Share Image
“Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and exult and give him the glory” (Rev. 19:6–7). On into eternity the song echoes. It is the celebration chant of the redeemed. And one day we will join that multitude, no longer looking forward in hope but looking back with the security of redemption accomplished, and with… — Paul David Tripp Copy Share
“But this book is not a theology of kingdom, nor an exposition of the kingdom passages in the Bible. No, it is simply a… — Paul David Tripp Copy Share Image
“Biblical literacy does not dispel all confusion and mystery from your life because while God reveals his will for you in the Bible, he… — Paul David Tripp Copy Share Image
“Your theology won't always work toward your obedience, because your use of theology is dictated by the condition of your heart. If your heart… — Paul David Tripp Copy Share Image
“In the center of the kingdom of God, you do not find a gargantuan palace inhabited by an unapproachable king. No, in the center… — Paul David Tripp Copy Share Image
“True humanity is always connected to glory, and true glory can only be found in the One who is glory, the Lord.” — Paul David Tripp Copy Share Image
Love is willing self-sacrifice for the good of another that does not require reciprocation or that the person being loved is deserving — Paul David Tripp Copy Share Image
“in every moment when you are parenting, you are being parented. In every moment when you are called to give grace, you are being… — Paul David Tripp Copy Share Image
Do you require yourself to remember? In order to live as you can and should, you first must remember who you are and what… — Paul David Tripp Copy Share Image
