The goal is not for us to get through the Scriptures. The goal is to get the Scriptures through us.

One of the most painful aspects of suffering is the loneliness of it. Others may offer support or empathy, but no one can walk the road to Moriah in our place.

In a contagious world,we learn to keep our distance. If we get too close to those who are suffering, we might get infected by their pain. It may not be convenient or comfortable. But only when you get close enough to catch their hurt will they be close enough to catch your love.

The life of Abraham Lincoln is by most accounts an amazing study in character formation. Yet he was notoriously disorganized; he even had a file in his law office labeled If you can't find it anywhere else, try looking here.

Going in faith does not necessarily mean going with serenity or without doubts. Faith can be difficult.

Skeptics would rather, even at their own expense, appear to be right than take the risk of trusting.

The problem with spending your life climbing up the ladder is that you will go right past Jesus, for he's coming down.