Mastering Christianity

Excerpts

Page 13 ... Paul saw the trophy; he knew where he wanted to go. He did not have a little wish; he had an all-consuming vision. He saw the trophy and sacrificed to win it. Spiritual victory was his absolute single priority and everything else was secondary, even disposable.

Page 18 ... Where there is a will, there is a way. If we really have a hunger to do something, we will find a way. If we don't, we will find an excuse. Anyone can say the right words, but few have the hunger to drive forward.

Page 26 ... God created us and "God don't make no junk." In God's hands we are enough to be masters of Christianity. Our confidence is not arrogance, but simply remembering that God is our father. Some people may choose to live in doubt, but as children of God we choose confidence. God is on our side.

Page 30 ... Excitement and enthusiasm are common at the beginning of our Christian journey, but when that fades, then it takes something more to keep us moving forward. Masters of Christianity develop strong habits to keep moving forward, even in difficult times. We all go through "desert wanderings" when we feel we are not progressing, but ingrained habits keep us going. We know that every little step forward is a plus. The cumulative effects may not be seen for a while but one drop of water at a time eventually fills a cup to overflowing. Our little steps add up until the cup of our life overflows.

Page 37 ... Masters of Christianity know the value of continuous education. They know that there is always something more to learn. The landscape of life is always changing in subtle and big ways. Masters keep learning, evaluating, and digging deeper to live the best version of their life. They understand that just because a strategy worked last year, that doesn't mean it is still a good strategy. They welcome the opportunity to level up, which requires lifelong learning at every level of the journey.