The men who followed Him were unique in their generation. They turned the world upside down because their hearts had been turned right side up. The world has never been the same.

Perhaps the greatest psychological, spiritual, and medical need that all people have is the need for hope.

To paraphrase the Bible, what shall it profit a man (or a woman) who gains the whole world but loses his or her own family?

... Not only are we comforted in our trials, but our trials can equip us to comfort others.

The crowds themselves are meaningless. The thing that counts is what happens to the hearts of the people.

Dogs are quick to show their affection. They never pout, they never bear a grudge. They never run away from home when mistreated. They never complain about their food. They never gripe about the way the house is kept. They are chivalrous and courageous, ready to protect their mistress at the risk of their lives. They love children, and no matter how noisy and boisterous they are, the dog loves every minute of it. In fact, a dog is still competition for a husband. Perhaps if we husbands imitated a few of our dog's virtues, life with our family might be more amiable.

The greatest fear comes when God is a stranger.