I could more easily contain Niagara Falls in a teacup than I can comprehend the wild, uncontainable love of God.

I believe that the real difference in the American church is not between conservatives and liberals, fundamentalists and charismatics, nor between Republicans and Democrats. The real difference is between the aware and the unaware.

In every encounter we either give life or we drain it; there is no neutral exchange.

I knew there was only one place to go. I sank down into the center of my soul, grew still, and listened to the Rabbi's heartbeat.

Our identity rests in God's relentless tenderness for us revealed in Jesus Christ.

There is the "you" that people see and then there is the "rest of you". Take some time and craft a picture of the "rest of you." This could be a drawing, in words, even a song. Just remember that the chances are good it will be full of paradox and contradictions.

On the last day, Jesus will look us over not for medals, diplomas, or honors, but for scars.