Christians fail to communicate to others because we ignore basic principles in relationship. When we make condescending judgments or proclaim lofty words that don't translate into action, or simply speak without first listening, we fail to love - and thus deter a thirsty world from Living Water. The good news about God's grace goes unheard.

Grace is a free gift of God, but to receive a gift you must have open hands.

[...]women much like this prostitute fled toward Jesus, not away from him. The worse a person felt about herself, the more likely she saw Jesus as a refuge. Has the church lost that gift?

Grace is heartfelt, tinged with love, a spillover gift of the God who extended undeserved favor toward us.

Faith in God offers no insurance against tragedy.

The more we love, and the more unlikely people we love, the more we resemble God - who, after all, loves ornery creatures like us.

The self-sacrificing, servant aspect of the Christian life has many parallels to parenthood.