To grow, we need things that we do not have and cannot provide, and we need to have a source of those things who looks favorably upon us and who does things for us for our own good.

One of the worst things you can die with is potential.

Boundaries are basically about providing structure, and structure is essential in building anything that thrives.

If you want to become healthy, you have to surround yourself with a group of people that are getting healthy and you have to be connected to a community that is doing what you want to do.

Be Hard on the issue, Soft on the person.

Don't go overboard in praising required behavior: 'We have only done our duty' (Luke 17:10). But do go overboard when your child confesses the truth, repents honestly, takes chances, and loves openly. Praise the developing character in your child as it emerges in active, loving, responsible behavior.

Values are sometimes worth living and dying for, and are certainly worth dating and breaking up over.