Christ never intended to cover up the dark side of life, but rather to illuminate a path through it.

Fasting from any nourishment, activity, involvement or pursuit—for any season—sets the stage for God to appear. Fasting is not a tool to pry wisdom out of God's hands or to force needed insight about a decision. Fasting is not a tool for gaining discipline or developing piety (whatever that might be). Instead, fasting is the bulimic act of ridding ourselves of our fullness to attune our senses to the mysteries that swirl in and around us."—Dan B. Allender, PhD

Buzyness, however, is moral laziness because it involves refusing to live with courage and intentionality.

The cost for the recipient of God’s grace is nothing, and no price could be higher for arrogant people to pay.

If you are a leader, it is not possible to be at peace with all and friends with everyone.

Love cannot last without a foundation of forgiveness.

If you lead, you will eventually serve with Judas or Peter.