I don’t think it’s a coincidence that Paul speaks of God’s grace in terms of riches and then, a few verses down, speaks about our inheritance. We aren’t just receivers of God’s grace; we are inheritors of his grace. His rich supply now belongs to us.

One of the things that Christian creatives rightfully fear is selfish ambition. It’s good for us to be concerned about selfish ambition because, in James, we read that it is demonic.

In the Bible, a crown often symbolizes the things that make us feel important, honor us, or grant us significance. The question is, What makes you feel important?