Jonathan Shradar

"The truth of the matter is this. The distinctive, constant, basic ministry of the Holy Spirit under the new covenant is so to mediate Christ's presence to believers - that is, to give them such knowledge of his presence with them as their Savior, Lord, and God - that three things keep happening... First, personal fellowship with Jesus... Second, personal transformation of character into Jesus' likeness... Third, the Spirit-given certainty of being loved, redeemed, and adopted through Christ into the Father's family." - J.I. Packer in Keep In Step With The Spirit

"The gospel is enough." Really. Enough. Not deficient in extras or trappings of success, privilege or anything else my fickle hearts thinks I "need" at any given moment. The freedom, forgiveness, and purpose won at the cross by Christ for me. Hang me out to dry as long as I have this, the gospel of grace, and I am good.  I don't need a big church, laser lights, a youth group, a handsome pastor, the perfect Instagram page, obedient children, a starter home, two months of vacation, a slim waistline, friends that match my preferences, a winning lottery ticket, or the reclaimed vitality of my youth. The gospel is enough, more than enough, more than I could ever deserve or even keep. And it is all free in Jesus. Full stop. Enough. That is where I want to be. The gospel being enough. But I wake up every morning with more on my mind. How I will finally be fulfilled if X happens. How my children will flourish in environment X versus Y. How my marriage would be better if