the artist is not separate from the work and therefore cannot judge it.

God is over all things, under all things; outside all; within, but not enclosed; without, but not excluded; above, but not raised up; below; but not depressed; wholly above, presiding; wholly without, embracing; wholly within, filling.

When we lose our myths we lose our place in the universe.

Death is contagious; it is contracted the moment we are conceived.

I hope that I will never forget the salvific power of joyful laughter.

When the bright angel dominates, out comes a great work of art, a Michelangelo David or a Beethoven symphony.

The journey homewards. Coming home. That's what it's all about. The journey to the coming of the Kingdom. That's probably the chief difference between the Christian and the secular artist--the purpose of the work, be it story or music or painting, is to further the coming of the kingdom, to make us aware of our status as children of God, and to turn our feet toward home.