When Christ was born, so was our hope.

Never underestimate the power that comes when a parent pleads with God on behalf of a child.

I choose gentleness... Nothing is won by force. I choose to be gentle. If I raise my voice may it be only in praise. If I clench my fist, may it be only in prayer. If I make a demand, may it be only of myself.

What is this love that endures decades, passes on sleep, and resists death to give one kiss? Call it agape love, a love that bears a semblance of God's.

God wants no one to leave our presence empty handed.

God wants us to know we are saved, for saved people are dangerous people, willing to face off with the world, unafraid of the consequences since they know that, whatever happens, they will have eternal life.

Ggrace is God's best idea - it's His decision to ravage people by love, to rescue passionately, and to restore justly.