A man must at times be hard as nails: willing to face up to the truth about himself, and about the woman he loves, refusing compromise when compromise is wrong. But he must also be tender. No weapon will breach the armor of a woman's resentment like tenderness.

To be a follower of the Crucified means, sooner or later, a personal encounter with the cross. And the cross always entails loss.

The only crown Jesus ever wore on earth was a crown of thorns.

We have ample evidence that the Lord is able to guide. The promises cover every imaginable situation. All we need to do is to take the hand he stretches out.

Restlessness and impatience change nothing except our peace and joy.

Does God ask us to do what is beneath us? This question will never trouble us again if we consider the Lord of heaven taking a towel and washing feet.

A broken heart is a reminder of our only source of power.