The Good News of the gospel of grace cries out: We are all, equally, privileged but unentitled beggars at the door of God's mercy!

We are enveloped in peace, whether or not we feel ourselves to be at peace. By that I mean the peace that passes understanding is not a subjective sensation of peace; if we are in Christ, we are in peace even when we feel no peace.

Childlike in faith means the daily acknowledgment of utter dependence and that I owe my life and being to another.

Real freedom is freedom from the opinions of others. Above all, freedom from your opinions about yourself.

Shame--what happened when my mother, the dragon, huffed and puffed and blew my self down.

It is for the inconsistent, unsteady disciples whose cheese is falling off their cracker.

The dominant characteristic of an authentic spiritual life is the gratitude that flows from trust