Here lies the tremendous mystery - that God should be all-powerful, yet refuse to coerce. He summons us to cooperation. We are honored in being given the opportunity to participate in his good deeds. Remember how He asked for help in performing his miracles: Fill the water pots, stretch out your hand, distribute the loaves.

We never know what God has up His sleeve. You never know what might happen; you only know what you have to do now.

Stand true to your calling to be a man. Real women will always be relieved and grateful when men are willing to be men

If it were not for uncertainties, we would have no need to walk by faith.

The will of God is never exactly what you expect it to be. It may seem to be much worse, but in the end it's going to be a lot better and a lot bigger.

I seek the lessons God wants to teach me, and that means that I ask why.

One step at a time, over the years, as I sought to plumb the mystery of suffering (which cannot be plumbed), I began to see that there is a sense in which everything is a gift. Even my widowhood.