Won't the awareness God loves us no matter what lead to spiritual laziness and moral laxity? Theoretically, this seems a reasonable fear, but in reality the opposite is true. . . . The more rooted we are in the love of God, the more generously we will live our faith.

All I have learned through trial and error is to stay alert and aware, especially God smiling @ our silliness.

Experience has taught me that I connect best with others when I connect with the core of myself. When I allow God to liberate me from unhealthy dependence on people, I listen more attentively, love more unselfishly, and am more compassionate and playful. I take myself less seriously, become aware that the breath of the Father is on my face.

False gods - the gods of human understanding - despise sinners, but the Father of Jesus loves all, no matter what they do. But of course this is almost too incredible for us to accept.

If asked whether I am finally letting God love me, just as I am, I would answer, 'No, but I'm trying.

Troubadours have always been more important and influential than theologians and bishops

Those who have the disease called Jesus will never be cured.