I am going to notice the lights of the earth, the sun and the moon and the stars, the lights of our candles as we march, the lights with which spring teases us, the light that is already present.

Most of me was glad when my mother died. She was a handful, but not in a cute, festive way. More in a life-threatening way, that had caused me a long time ago to give up all hope of ever feeling good about having had her as a mother.

Teenagers who do not go to church are adored by God, but they don't get to meet some of the people who love God back.

Lies cannot nourish or protect you. Only freedom from fear, freedom from lies, can make us beautiful, and keep us safe.

I have a very dark sense of humor. I swear. I have a very playful relationship with Jesus.

Your experiences will be yours alone. But truth and best friendship will rarely if ever disappoint you.

You should not bring more items and hurdles to the obstacle course.