Heart-Christianity is fragile. It easily slips into formalism and disappears into routine. I believe that Jesus wants to rescue people from the idea of a formalized God who is defined by religious institutions.

The essential characteristic of Christianity is “Christ in you,” leading you by His Spirit. Without that we’re left with mere religious ritual.

There are no adequate substitutes for the presence of the living Jesus. Nothing can replace Him. Without Him actively demonstrating His presence we abandon relationship with the risen Jesus and replace it with routine religion.

Make room, make room 
For Jesus the Christ, 
The dead man who walked
Away from His tomb!
Hear it! Hear it!
The voice of His Spirit.
Voom boom! Voom boom!
Step out of your tomb. 
Live life so Christ shows
Until the world knows 
You truly believe 
That Jesus arose!

Pleasures that are quick 
Often morph into guilt
And leave you feeling sick 
Because the devil 
Played a dirty trick 
On you.