As long as we have unsolved problems, unfulfilled desires, and a mustard seed of faith, we have all we need for a vibrant prayer life.

The decision to grow always involves a choice between risk and comfort. This means that to be a follower of Jesus, you must renounce comfort as the ultimate value of your life.

At the heart of Christian faith is the story of Jesus death and resurrection.

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

I'm more concerned about who you're becoming than what you're doing.

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

Scratch the surface of any cynic, and you will find a wounded idealist underneath. Because of previous pain or disappointment, cynics make their conclusions about life before the questions have even been asked. This means that beyond just seeing what is wrong with the world, cynics lack the courage to do something about it. The dynamic beneath cynicism is a fear of accepting responsibility.