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.

I loved the fact that it wasn't my responsibility to change somebody, that it was God's, that my part was just to communicate love and approval.

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.

The early bird catches the worm. But I have never been one for worms. I am not sure what the late bird catches, but I will feast with him today. Probably porridge.

Maybe life isn't meaningless...Maybe just YOUR life is meaningless

We have to have positive male role models.

I think that's the true litmus test for someone who has become closer to Jesus: their heart is more loving, accepting, childlike, less believing that they have all the answers and more believing in Him.