A father doesn't say, 'Don't go that way.' He says, 'ome follow me.' — Judah Smith Father Copy Share Image
You don’t have to be good to be Jesus’s friend. You just have to be honest. — Judah Smith Copy Share Image
I wonder if we have a lot of sons running around saying, "I want a Dad." But you won't abide in anyone. — Judah Smith Dad Copy Share Image
What we do on Sunday absolutely doesn't matter unless it meets us on Monday. Changes us on Monday. Transforms us on Monday. — Judah Smith Inspirational Copy Share Image
It is absolutely essential to have a living visible example of what a Christian ought to be. — Judah Smith Christian Copy Share Image
I’ve never met a person who exaggerated God’s love. Never. It’s impossible. — Judah Smith Copy Share Image
“No sooner do I conquer a bad habit than I become the biggest critic of anyone who still does what I just… — Judah Smith Bad habit Copy Share Image
But difficult situations and wrong choices conspire to trap us in hopelessness. — Judah Smith Choices Copy Share Image
Our righteousness doesn't depend on our present performance but on Jesus' finished performance. — Judah Smith Copy Share Image
It’s interesting how people try to redefine God to their liking. They bring him down to their level so they can understand… — Judah Smith Copy Share Image
I think people would be surprised to discover that their challenges and struggles are not too dissimilar to us, average ordinary people.… — Judah Smith Copy Share Image
Don't allow the opinions of other people to shape your concept of him. Get to know him yourself, and let the goodness… — Judah Smith Goodness Copy Share Image
“Rules are not proof of our spirituality. If anything, they are proof of our sinfulness, a reminder that we have a tendency… — Judah Smith Rules Copy Share Image
“But freedom starts with honesty. We aren’t doing ourselves any favors by defining our- selves as good and others as bad. Let’s… — Judah Smith Catholic Copy Share Image
Nowhere in the Bible, however, do we find God distinguishing between levels of sin. God doesn't share our rating system. To him,… — Judah Smith Bible Copy Share Image
God is not in a hurry to fix us. Our behavior is not his first priority. We are his first priority. Loving… — Judah Smith Copy Share Image
Christianity is not about not swearing. It’s not about not having impure thoughts. Really, it’s not about not at all. Christianity is… — Judah Smith Christianity Copy Share Image
“I can imagine myself in her place: trapped by a sordid past, terribly alone, defenseless before a crowd of jeering judges who… — Judah Smith Compassion Copy Share Image
I think if Jesus had one shot at fixing us, He’d tell us how much He loves us. Jesus loves us right… — Judah Smith Aloof Copy Share Image
Sometimes we are outright rude when we interact with people. We meet a gay guy or a couple living together, and we… — Judah Smith Agendas Copy Share Image
Jesus is not your accuser. He’s not your prosecutor. He’s not your judge. He’s your friend and your rescuer. Like Zacchaeus, just… — Judah Smith Copy Share Image
That’s how we often react when grace comes at us. It’s awkward. God offers us something that’s too good to be true—unearned,… — Judah Smith Copy Share Image
Jesus didn’t care about the scandal. He cared about the scandalous. — Judah Smith Care Copy Share Image