Today I wonder why it is God refers to Himself as 'Father' at all. This, to me, in light of the earthly representation of the role, seems a marketing mistake.

It's something you can actually control. With writing, it feels like it's given to you, and when the good stuff hits, it feels like it's coming from some other planet.And you're just channeling it.

The most attractive characteristic in a person is the story they are telling the world. We stop and stare at stories.

When we talk about the decline of the American family, I think we have to go back to the Industrial Revolution.

How disappointing would it be get to heaven and find out God created life to be enjoyed while all we did was worry?

Passion about nothing is like pouring gasoline in a car without wheels. It isn't going to lead anybody anywhere.

The ambitions we have will become the stories we live.