He [God] wants us to talk to him as to a friend or father - authentically, reverently, personally, earnestly.

Destructive fear must be stopped in its tracks or it will undermine the life God invites us to live.

Our conduct will never change God's character.

I can usually sense that a leading is from the Holy Spirit when it calls me to humble myself, serve somebody, encourage somebody or give something away. Very rarely will the evil one lead us to do those kinds of things.

You are the most difficult person you will ever lead.

God wants to father all of us until we're dead sure of his approval, his guiding power and his promise of heaven.

The Lord's Prayer is an excellent model, but it was never intended to be a magical incantation to get God's attention. Jesus gave this prayer as a pattern to suggest the variety of elements that should be included when we pray.