I am disappointed with myself. I am disappointed not so much with the particular things I have done as with the aspects of who I have become. I have a nagging sense that all is not as it should be.

God has entrusted us with his most precious treasure - people. He asks us to shepherd and mold them into strong disciples, with brave faith and good character.

The harder you strike it, the deeper it goes.

Acceptance is an act of the heart. To accept someone is to affirm to them that you think it's a very good thing they are alive.

The church is in the hope business.

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

The Bible does not say you are God’s appliance; it says you are his masterpiece. Appliances get mass-produced.