It's better to have the faith to embrace reality with all its pain than to cling to the false comfort of a painless fantasy.
John OrtbergSheldon Vanauken wrote that the strongest argument for Christianity is Christians, when they are drawing life from God. The strongest argument against Christianity? Also Christians, when they become exclusive, self-righteous, and complacent.
John OrtbergGoing in faith does not necessarily mean going with serenity or without doubts. Faith can be difficult.
John Ortberg