“It’s crazy, if you think about it. The God of the universe – the creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies and E-minor – loves us with a radical, unconditional, self-sacrificing love. And what is our typical response? We go to church, sing songs, and try not to cuss.”

“Our greatest fear should not be of failure but of succeeding at things in life that don’t really matter.”

~Francis Chan

“So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”

1 Corinthians 10:31

“Jesus replied, “‘You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’”

Matthew 22:37

“Be careful to obey all these commands I am giving you. Show love to the Lord your God by walking in his ways and holding tightly to him.”

Deuteronomy 11:22

“I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done. I will be filled with joy because of you. I will sing praises to your name, O Most High.”

Psalms 9:1-2