Every human being who has ever lived has suffered from a messiah complex-except one.

We are tempted to live under the illusion that somewhere out there are people who are normal.

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.

True love is willing to warn, reprove, confront or admonish when necessary.

The goal of prayer is to live all of my life and speak all of my words in the joyful awareness of the presence of God. Prayer becomes real when we grasp the reality and goodness of God's constant presence with 'the real me.' Jesus lived his everyday life in conscious awareness of his Father.

Our beliefs are not just estimates of probabilities. They are also the instruments that guide our actions.

The character of the faith that allows us to be transformed by suffering and darkness is not doubt-free certainty; rather, it is tenacious obedience.