The gospel will persuade no one unless it has so convicted us that we are transformed by it.

The life of Jesus suggests that to be like Abba is to show compassion.

Faith means wanting God and wanting to want nothing else.

The deepest desire of our hearts is for union for God. God created us for union with himself. This is the original purpose of our lives.

When our inner child is not nurtured and nourished, our minds gradually close to new ideas, unprofitable commitments and the surprises of the Spirit.

Define yourself radically as one beloved by God. This is the true self. Every other identity is illusion.

The deeper we grow in the Spirit of Jesus Christ, the poorer we become - the more we realize that everything in life is a gift. The tenor of our lives becomes one of humble and joyful thanksgiving. Awareness of our poverty and ineptitude causes us to rejoice in the gift of being called out of darkness into wondrous light and translated into the kingdom of God's beloved Son.