Be kind to yourself. God thinks you're worth his kindness. And he's a good judge of character.

When grace happens, we receive not a nice compliment from God but a new heart. Give your heart to Christ, and he returns the favor.

Our prayers may be awkward. Our attempts may be feeble. But since the power of prayer is in the One who hears it and not in the one who says it, our prayers do make a difference.

Lower your expectations of earth. This isn't heaven, so don't expect it to be.

You long for one true friend? You have one. And because you do, you have a choice. You can... ponder the malice of your monster or the kindness of your Christ.

History is not an endless succession of meaningless circles but a directed movement toward a great event.

The next time you are called to suffer, pay attention. It may be the closest you'll ever get to God.