Churches are not the kingdom of God, but are primary and inevitable expressions, outposts, and instrumentalities of presence of the kingdom among us. They are 'societies' of Jesus.

The greatest issue facing the world today, with all its heartbreaking needs, is whether those who, by profession or culture, are identified as ‘Christians’ will become disciples – students, apprentices, practitioners – of Jesus Christ, steadily learning from him how to live the life of the Kingdom of the Heavens into every corner of human existence.

The humility that cringes in order that reproof may be escaped or favor obtained is as unchristian as it is profoundly immoral.

You really can't justify anything else but giving your whole attention to spiritual formation in Christ.

This life is not something that is imposed upon us; we receive it and work with it.

The command is "Do no work." Just make space. Attend to what is around you. Learn that you don't have to DO to BE. accept the grace of doing nothing. Stay with it until you stop jerking and squirming.

The most important thing in your life is not what you do; it's who you become. That's what you will take into eternity.