It does not matter that we cannot fathom this mystery. The only real problem comes when we think that we have.

For that moment, at least, all our doors and windows were wide open; we were not carefully shutting out God's purifying light, in order to feel safe and secure; we were bathed in the same light that burned and yet did not consume the bush. We walked barefoot on holy ground.

When I have something to say that I think will be too difficult for adults, I write it in a book for children. Children are excited by new ideas; they have not yet closed the doors and windows of their imaginations. Provided the story is good... nothing is too difficult for children.

To pray is to listen, to move through my own chattering to God, to that place where I can be silent and listen to what God may have to say.

When the work takes over, then the artist is enabled to get out of the way, not to interfere. When the work takes over, then the artist listens.

Inspiration does not always precede the act of writing; it often follows it.

There is little character or loveliness in the face of someone who has shunned risk, avoided suffering and rejected life