Preaching that focuses on making a better us is not gospel work but self-centered work. True Gospel work focuses on us becoming more sanctified in Christ. -Tory Mayo @A29West

This is my dentist, my sheep, my friend, but today my enemy. GO BRUINS! Beat $C! #uclafootball #beatsc @ Oakland International Airport instagram.com/p/B5NjkRXjMRr/…

You think this babe in the manger is God, yet you still think your trials will require a greater miracle than that.

It was C.S. Lewis who said, “Eros will have naked bodies; Friendship naked personalities.” Everyone needs a friend who finds total freedom to be just themselves, warts n all. Glad I have that with my lil’ bro… instagram.com/p/B7zZ5jbjUfo/…

I am currently not the leader that my church needs me to be. But God is, and I’m resting in that today. Tomorrow I’ll need this reminder as much as I need it today, and for the rest of my life.

I couldn’t see more lululemon outfits if I had walked into a lululemon store. #barrysbootcamp #$12smoothies #eucalyptustowelwasanicetouch @ Barry's Northern California instagram.com/p/B8mnZz4jvtp/…

The world does not need another entrepreneurial pastor but a more humbly holy, heart-penetrating portrayer of the Son of God. - John Piper

It’s true! I love @mattchandler74 because he’s a dear friend, and a godly husband and father. I love the way God is using him as an indispensable voice in our generation. I love him because he loves people more than… instagram.com/p/B9j1HzdDdlR/…

Pray for those precious saints that will show up to church this morning only to find out the on-site worship service has been all moved online. Then plan how you will minister to them in the weeks to come.

There’s not been a season where preachers get more glory while the rest of the team remain unrecognized for their tireless and faithful work than this season. Say thank you and tell others it’s because of them.

Can we all agree to take a mulligan for the month of March? Who’s with me? #mulliganmarch

There are thousands of pastors whose streak of “never have had Easter brunch” was broken today.

The Asian American passivity towards the injustice of racism is not passivity at all. It’s betrayal. We’ve watched from the stands as our black brothers & sisters entered the coliseum of civil rights slain for justice, while we watched for the clearing to amass the benefits. #blm

Though all lives matter, “Black lives matter” is an apt word for this significant moment in history. biola.edu/blogs/good-boo…

Am I a conservative or a liberal? I’m neither, because I’m both.

Fun hanging out with @mattchandler74 at Eric Geiger ‘s pad. They are incredible preachers but they’re even better pastors and friend. Feeling soulishly refreshed by these godly men. instagram.com/p/CE67dTPjMiM/…

apple.news/ASTl27HTjSCaP6… Voted #1 happiest place to live in the country, again! Won’t you be my neighbor!

One of the most beautiful paradoxes in God’s wisdom is sovereign grace. The same grace that is unmerited is also unstoppable. - John Newton

The desire for grace is the first grace. - Saint Augustine

Fear modifies your behavior but can’t transform your heart. Only grace can do that.