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.

I stay away from churches in which I feel like I have to pretend I'm a better person than I am. That sort of thing moves my faith backwards.

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

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

I think writers can get a little melodramatic sometimes about their work, and it helps me not to do that, to just say, "Well, this is how I make a living, and I need to become a very good craftsman."

Half the time I pick up a book, that's what I'm trying to get.

I need for there to be something bigger than me. I need someone to put awe inside me; I need to come second to someone who has everything figured out.