How in the world could you ever imagine a life of faith that does not require risk? Faith and risk are inseparable.

It is amazing how much we can endure when we are convinced there is a purpose to our struggle.

Jesus did not have a value for prayer for prayer's sake. He had a value for the intimate communion between God and man.

The Christian faith grew through story - not text. Only later did the stories become Scripture. While the Scripture must be held in the highest regard, we must not neglect the power of story.

Deeper than our instinct to live is our longing to be alive.

The person who loves the process has a much greater chance of success than the person who loves the outcome.

We need both to aspire and accomplish. Without a vision for your life, without a sense of purpose, you will begin to die a slow death.