The test of love is that it gives even when there is no expectation of a return.

The reason our souls hunger so is that the life we could be living so far exceeds our strangest dreams.

The possibility of transformation is the essence of hope.

Failure does not shape you; the way you respond to failure shapes you.

Never try to have more faith - just get to know God better. And because God is faithful, the better you know Him, the more you'll trust Him.

Sheldon 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.

Everybody wears an unseen sign that reads: Inspire me. Remind me that my life matters; call me to be my best self; appeal to whatever in me is most noble and honorable. Don't let me go down the path of least resistance. Challenge me to make my life about something more than the acquisition of money or success