The miracle of Good Friday is that there was no miracle. Legions of angels stood - with swords sheathed - watching as the Son took our place.

Christ always calls us to life and constantly to greater joy, but rarely does He call us to comfort.

There are 2 main things I've learned about following the Holy Spirit: It will never be easy. It will never be boring.

I'm at my 3 year-olds year-end concert. It's full of very off-key, mostly unfocused children, but this father is still beaming. Must be how God feels on Sunday.

Fatherhood has taught me when it's too quiet my kids are usually sinning. God the Father knows the same. Are you praying?

Courage doesn't mean we're not afraid. Courage means we refuse to be mastered by fear.

Your faith is measured by how well you love those who can't stand you.