Courage never takes away fear; courage simply redistributes fear to get the job done.

The desire for beauty, the hunger for union, the passion to be part of something greater than self, all arise out of our bent to worship.

[Biblical counseling] Must insist that the image of God is central to developing a solid view of personality; that our sinfulness, not how we've been sinned against, is our biggest problem; that forgiveness, not wholeness, is our greatest need; that repentance, not insight, is the dynamic in all real change.

You may obey a leader who has power and authority, but you will not strive to serve her or the cause of the organization unless you respect and care for her in addition to the ones with whom you serve.

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

If we want to create a different future, we must have the courage to look at the past.

Beginning with the first day of life outside the womb, every child is asking two core questions: 'Am I loved?' and 'Can I get my own way?' These two questions mark us throughout life, and the answers we receive set the course for how we live.