Falling in love is not an act of will. It is not a conscious choice. No matter how open to or eager for it we may be, the experience may still elude us. Contrarily, the experience may capture us at times when we are definitely not seeking it, when it is inconvenient and undesirable.

True love is not a feeling by which we are overwhelmed. It is a committed, thoughtful decision.

As I grow through love, so grows my joy, ever more present, ever more constant.

Problems are the cutting edge that distinguishes between success and failure. Problems ... create our courage and wisdom.

I've had all kinds of experiences with God in terms of revelation through a still, small voice or dreams or coincidences.

Do what you feel called to do, but also be prepared to accept that you don't necessarily know what you're going to learn. Be willing to be surprised by forces beyond your control, and realize that a major learning on the journey is the art of surrender.

If we seek to be loved - if we expect to be loved - this cannot be accomplished; we will be dependent and grasping not genuinely loving.