I believe that the spirit of God enters into the details and if we ask for guidance we will be led to the places where we can learn most fully because we can be most joyful. If I'm in a place that's lonely, I think God has one or two things to say. Extend your hand in service so that you might meet people or go somewhere else - or both.

Bless more; blame less.

I don't think pain is a prerequisite for growth, but on the other hand, most of us choose very painful ways to learn.

If you want to have a nonmiraculous day, I suggest that newspaper and caffeine form the crux of your morning regimen. Listen to the morning news while you're in the shower, read the headlines as you are walking out the door, make sure you're keeping tabs on everything: the wars, the economy, the gossip, the natural disasters. . . But if you want the day ahead to be full of miracles, then spend some time each morning with God.

In all the huge and amazing and infinitely varied world--there is only one you.

Generation after generation can't just be loaded with more and more nuclear weapons and not ultimately dance to that music.

We must be proactive in our love in order for it to change our lives.