The times in my life when I have been most happy haven't been the times when I have had the most money or the most freedom or the most anything, but rather when I've been in love or in community or right with people.

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

I posted the first three chapters and I had enough people say that chapter two was dragging that I cut it out just before the book went to press. And I'm glad I did. The book is a lot better without it.

All this beauty exists so you and I can see His glory, His artwork. It's like an invitation to worship Him, to know Him.

Flattery has a short battery life, but reminding people they are amazing and precious and wanted and works of art can truly change their lives.

A story is based on what people think is important, so when we live a story, we are telling people around us what we think is important.

The people I used to be surrounded by are getting along without me. Somehow, that really bugs me.