When we keep claiming the light, we will find ourselves becoming more and more radiant.

Christmas is believing that the salvation of the world is God's work, and not mine.

People who read your ideas tend to think that your writings reflect your life.

When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving much advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a gentle and tender hand.

the real "work" of prayer is to become silent and listen to the voice that says good things about me. To gently push aside and silence the many voices that question my goodness and to trust that I will hear the voice of blessing-- that demands real effort.

...real care means the willingness to help each other in making our brokenness into the gateway to joy.

A sense of solitude is one of the most beautiful things that parents can give a child. It doesn't mean leaving the child alone, but it does mean creating safe spaces where the child can be with other people. It does mean directing their attention to God.