Willpower is trying very hard not to do something you want to do very much.

One reason why we fail to hear God speak is that we are not attentive. We suffer from what might be called 'spiritual mindlessness.'

For the soul to be well, it needs to be with God.

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

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.

When I teach the formal curriculum, I have the chance to think about it ahead of time. I can rehearse it. I can illustrate it with self-deprecating humor and humble-sounding personal disclosure. I can try to make it comes out just right.

The ministry of bearing with one another is learning to hear God speak through difficult people.