What I may intend for a story to communicate and what a story ends up communicating could be two different things. And it could be an even more positive thing.

There was a time I wanted to go into politics. And so all of a sudden, here I am, I guess. I'm in the thick of it.

Being religious without knowing the cross is like owning a Mercedes with no motor. Pretty package, but where is your power?

The lack of God-centeredness leads to self-centeredness.

If relationships matter most then [at the end of our lives], shouldn't they matter most now?

Have you been called to go out on a limb for God? You can bet it won't be easy. Limb-climbing has never been easy. Ask Joseph. Or, better yet, ask Jesus. He knows better than anyone the cost of hanging on a tree.

Jesus will press his thumb against the cheek of humanity and wipe away all tears.