Grace is the offer of God's ceaseless presence and irrational love that cannot be stopped.
John OrtbergThere is a world of difference between being friendly to someone because they're useful to you and being someone's friend.
John OrtbergIn 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.
John Ortberg