There are dozens of references to God in the Scriptures for every one to the figure of Satan. This reflects a sometimes forgotten theological truth that the devil is by no means God’s counterpart. He is a creature, not the Creator.

God is so immense that if he were 'too visible,' people would give forced compliance without expressing their heart. So God made it possible, in enormous love, for us to live as if he were not there.

"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."

Skeptics would rather, even at their own expense, appear to be right than take the risk of trusting.

One of the great illusions of our time is that hurrying will buy us more time.

If we are serious about loving God, we must begin with people, all people. And especially we must learn to love those that the world generally discards.

It only makes sense to ask God for guidance in the context of a life committed to "seeking first the kingdom."