To see sin without grace is despair. To see grace without sin is arrogance. To see them in tandem is conversion.

Remember, you are special because I made you. And I don't make mistakes.

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.

I remember enjoying writing those, theres two clues of a gift: you enjoy doing it and people enjoy you doing it.

Christmas begins what Easter celebrates. The child in the cradle became the king on the cross. And because he did, there are no marks on my record. Just grace. His offer has no fine print. He didn't tell me, "Clean up before you come in." He offered, "Come in, and I'll clean you up." It's not my grip on him that matters but his grip on me. And his grip is sure. So is his presence in my life.

To call yourself a child of God is one thing. To be called a child of God by those who watch your life is another thing altogether.

Today's belief is tomorrow's behavior. If you want to be happier person tomorrow, sow seeds of happiness today.