To be in a relationship with God is to be loved purely and furiously. And a person who thinks himself unlovable cannot be in a relationship with God because he can't accept who God is; a Being that is love. We learn that we are lovable or unlovable from other people. That is why God tells us so many times to love each other.

For me, the beginning of sharing my faith with people began by throwing out Christianity and embracing Christian spirituality, a nonpolitical mysterious system that can be experienced but not explained.

Nothing is going to change in congo until you and i figure out what is wrong with the person inside the mirror

In exchange for our humility and willingness to accept the charity of God, we are given a kingdom. And a beggar's kingdom is better than a proud man's delusion.

Meaningful stories have lots and lots of conflict. If we avoid conflict, our stories won't be meaningful.

I can no more understand the totality of God than the pancake I made for breakfast understands the complexity of me

Without a positive male role model in your life it is extremely difficult to become a man who benefits his family and benefits society.