“We always have reason to rejoice and never have reason to complain.” — Stephen Altrogge Happiness Copy Share Image
“Each of us is tempted to place ourselves at the center of our world.” — Stephen Altrogge Copy Share Image
“Does God love me? Yes, absolutely. But he doesn't exist for me.” — Stephen Altrogge Copy Share Image
“Given the right set of circumstances, people could be happy everywhere and all the time. And these people actually do exist. In… — Stephen Altrogge Copy Share Image
“Our goal isn't contentment in and of itself. We're not after a mystical state of Zen. Our goal is to be content… — Stephen Altrogge Contentment Copy Share Image
“To settle for anything less than a true, glorious, exalted vision of God is utterly stupid and utterly sinful.” — Stephen Altrogge Dreams Copy Share Image
“I don't know the end from the beginning, but I know the One who has already written the end and the beginning,… — Stephen Altrogge Birth Copy Share Image
“we are created in the image of God we all have an irresistible impulse to create and to establish order. When” — Stephen Altrogge Copy Share Image
“When someone says "just saying" what they really mean is, "You would be a colossal idiot to not take my advice." (on… — Stephen Altrogge Humorous Copy Share Image
“God doesn't promise you health, wealth and an attractive spouse... but he does promise to satisfy you and there's a massive difference.” — Stephen Altrogge God Copy Share Image
“Worship isn’t limited to singing praise choruses on Sunday morning. Worship is loving God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength… — Stephen Altrogge Loving god Copy Share Image
“But Simon had a problem. He didn't truly understand God. He couldn't understand a God of scandalous love and grace. His God-box… — Stephen Altrogge Love Copy Share Image
“If we're going to know God as he truly is, then we must come face to face with the God who kills… — Stephen Altrogge Face to face Copy Share Image
“Mom was getting really worked up, and tears began to trickle down her cheeks. As I’m sure you know, it’s a really,… — Stephen Altrogge Copy Share Image
“To gain new ideas we must constantly be exposing ourselves to the treasures of the world. We need to keep our eyes… — Stephen Altrogge Creativity Copy Share Image
“Whate’er my God ordains is right: Here shall my stand be taken; Though sorrow, need, or death be mine, Yet I am… — Stephen Altrogge Death Copy Share Image
“ If we don’t have something we desire, it’s not because God is withholding good from us. God didn’t spare his Son… — Stephen Altrogge Copy Share Image
“My parents were absolutely fantastic, and they faithfully taught me the word of God, but it was God and only God who… — Stephen Altrogge Parenting Copy Share Image
“We need God to give us a holy obsession with bringing him glory and increasing his reputation. I can't manufacture love for… — Stephen Altrogge God Copy Share Image
“To those of you who are battling illness, “Courage.” To those of you who are in the gloom of depression, “Courage.” To… — Stephen Altrogge Copy Share Image
“Let me be absolutely clear: Tumnus was an idiot. He was absolutely NOT a spy for the White Witch. That dude couldn’t… — Stephen Altrogge Copy Share Image
“I would even go so far as to say that the idea of a soul mate is harmful. If you go into… — Stephen Altrogge Marriage Copy Share Image
“What sort of God do we serve? Certainly not one who can be tamed or boxed or fully understood. Don't get me… — Stephen Altrogge Heresy Copy Share Image
“In church, we like to talk about coming to Jesus “just as we are”. That phrase sounds so nice and comforting and… — Stephen Altrogge Middle ground Copy Share Image
“We have two options. We can settle for a boring, uninspiring, tepid relationship with God, in which we come to church, sing… — Stephen Altrogge Copy Share Image
“Discontentment begins when I start trying to be God. Discontentment happens when I attempt to displace God from his rightful place at… — Stephen Altrogge Center of the universe Copy Share Image
“The great Puritan Matthew Henry was once robbed of his wallet. After pondering the incident, he wrote the following words in his… — Stephen Altrogge Copy Share Image
“This book is not the memoir of a contented man. It's not the poignant reflections of a white-haired guru who has finally… — Stephen Altrogge Book Copy Share Image
“The people who say, “Preach the gospel, and use words if necessary,” seem to forget that the very essence of the gospel… — Stephen Altrogge Christianity Copy Share Image
“Discontentment happens when I don’t have what I want. Contentment happens when I realize that I have so much more than I… — Stephen Altrogge Contentment Copy Share Image
“God didn't save his son one stroke of misery. He won't withhold any good thing from you.” — Stephen Altrogge Copy Share Image
“If we give up easily on a project that we believe will honor the Lord, we’re not being faithful. We’re being lazy,… — Stephen Altrogge Faithful Copy Share Image
“Commenting on Hebrews 3:13, Paul Tripp says, “The Hebrews passage clearly teaches that personal insight is the product of community. I need… — Stephen Altrogge Hebrews Copy Share Image
“Paul, the great apostle, author of much of the New Testament, and church planter extraordinaire, knew God had assigned him a particular… — Stephen Altrogge Apostle Copy Share Image
“It’s not like we’re at a community college and God is at an Ivy League school. It’s like we’re at a community… — Stephen Altrogge College Copy Share Image
“If you go into marriage expecting your spouse to satisfy your every need and complement you perfectly, you will be sorely disappointed.… — Stephen Altrogge Marriage Copy Share Image
“Hypocrisy is saying we believe something, then living as if we didn’t. Hypocrisy is preaching and not practicing. It says do as… — Stephen Altrogge Hypocrisy Copy Share Image
“Endure because when you gaze upon Jesus’ soul-ravishing beauty you will say it was worth it. You’ll say I would have endured… — Stephen Altrogge Christianity Copy Share Image
