We're important, but not essential; valuable, but not indispensable. We have a part in the play, but we are not the main act. A song to sing, but we are not the featured voice. God is.

Who are they to give stars or dots? They're Wemmicks just like you." Eli to Punchinello (p. 25)

I really enjoy making people laugh; I've discovered that's a great technique. That's as powerful as stirring their sorrow, stirring their compassion, because that befriends you to them. It engages you with them and then you can come in; they will remember that point.

Immerse yourself in the curriculum of grace.

I don't get asked a lot of questions about who is the best political candidate or what my position is on what the Senate is about to do.

Nothing fosters courage like a clear grasp of grace... & nothing fosters fear like an ignorance of mercy

There is a canyon of difference between doing your best to glorify God and doing whatever it takes to glorify yourself. The quest for excellence is a mark of maturity. The quest for power is childish.