Christianity israrely understood by those outside its bounds. In fact, this is probably one of the greatest tasks confronting the apologist–to rescue Christianity from misunderstandings.

We must not think that religious concerns swamped all other social activities. They simply provided a focal point for them.

Deep down within all of us is a longing to work out what life is all about and what we're meant to be doing.

Suffering does not call into question the "big picture" of the Christian faith. It reminds us that we do not see the whole picture, and are thus unable to fit all of the pieces neatly into place.

The reading of literature opens our eyes, offering us new perspectives on things that we can evaluate and adopt.

Good does not triumph unless good people rise to the challenges around them.

When the old poets made some virtue their theme, they were not teaching but adoring.