Gary L.Thomas

The LORD did not set his affection on you and choose you because you were more numerous than other peoples, for you were the fewest of all peoples. But it was because the LORD loved you and kept the oath he swore to your forefathers that he brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed you from the land of slavery.

The deepest kind of love is often that which allows you to rest in another’s presence without saying or doing anything, just enjoying being together.

God wants us to delight in him, yes; but he also wants us to delight in the people and the world he has made.

God can raise up plenty of evangelists, teachers, writers, and witnesses, but only I can give my personal love and affection to God.

Broadly speaking, we can divide biblical studies into three components: reading through Scripture, meticulous study of portions of Scripture (often referred to as “exegesis”), and reading books that help us understand what Scripture says.

Salvation is about more than missing hell; it’s about being transformed—changed—here on earth.

Discussions devoid of love—that is, arguments aimed at defeating rather than truly caring for the welfare of the other person—are not godly.

The mark of a Christian is love and grace, not prideful displays of knowledge.

If all your worship needs can be met in one hour a week, your need for worship is far too small!