Hope is not a granted wish or a favor performed; no it is far greater than that. It is a zany, unpredictable dependence on a God who loves to surprise us out of our socks.

Prayer is the window that God has placed in the walls of our world. Leave it shut and the world is a cold, dark house. But throw back the curtains and see His light. Open the window and hear His voice. Open the window of prayer and invoke the presence of God in your world.

God's mercies are new every morning. Receive them.

Gratitude is a dialysis of sorts... it flushes the self-pity out of our systems.

The difference between mercy and grace? Mercy gave the prodigal son a second chance. Grace gave him a feast.

My main concern is with the anxiety that has settled upon America.

Blessed are those who know what on earth they are here on earth to do and set themselves about the business of doing it.