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.

Sloth is the failure to do what needs to be done when it needs to be done - like the kamikaze pilot who flew seventeen missions.

"Sometimes in churches somebody will discover a particular vein of spirituality and seek to recruit others into it, or assume a superior position because they have found certain techniques - but no one actually wants to become like them."

Having faith does not mean never having doubts or questions. It does mean remaining obedient.

Too often we argue about Christianity instead of marveling at Jesus.

The possibility of transformation is the essence of hope.

When preaching is done right, it can change lives. When it's done badly, my failure goes beyond the merely human.