Church is not an organization you join; it is a family where you belong, a home where you are loved and a hospital where you find healing.

It is only when we understand the transcendence of God that we see how amazing his immanence is, and what a huge privilege it is to be able to enjoy God's intimate friendship.

I think a lot of people do have questions about life, 'What's the purpose of my life?', 'What's the meaning of my life?', 'Why am I here?' ... It's hard to find a place where you can discuss those issues. You can't go down to the pub and say, 'What do you think the meaning of life is?' But actually, most people have those questions, somewhere in the back of their minds. And if you can find a place where you can discuss it with a group of people who, like you, are outside of the Church, and it's a non-threatening, relaxed environment, quite a lot of people want to do that.

There is a story behind every person, a reason why they are the way they are. Don't be quick to judge. Be kind and assume the best.

Life is so short. Grudges are a waste of time. Laugh when you can, apologise when you should, and trust God with what you cannot change.

The strength of your faith is not measured by the absence of doubt, but by the faithfulness of your life in the face of doubt.

Success is not measured by what you do compared to what others do, it is measured by what you do with the ability God gave you.