Ruthless trust ultimately comes down to this: faith in the person of Jesus and hope in his promise.

By and large, the gospel of grace is neither proclaimed, understood, nor lived.

By and large, the gospel of grace is neither proclaimed, understood, nor lived.

The dominant characteristic of an authentic spiritual life is the gratitude that flows from trust - not only for all the gifts that I receive from God, but gratitude for all the suffering. Because in that purifying experience, suffering has often been the shortest path to intimacy with God.

My trust in God flows out of the experience of his loving me, day in and day out, whether the day is stormy or fair, whether I'm sick or in good health, whether I'm in a state of grace or disgrace. He comes to me where I live and loves me as I am.

Childlike surrender and trust, I believe, is the defining spirit of authentic discipleship.

Trust is that rare and priceless treasure that wins us the affection of our heavenly Father.