Most observers understand the difference between a committed Christian who accepts Jesus as a model for living and a 'cultural Christian' who happens to live in a nation with a Christian heritage. Most Muslims do not.

Be salt, and a little bit of salt keeps the whole society from going rancid.

Grace is the most perplexing, powerful force in the universe, and, I believe, the only hope for our twisted, violent planet.

Faith in God offers no insurance against tragedy.

I have found that living with faith in an unseen world requires constant effort.

We do well to remember that the Bible has far more to say about how to live during the journey than about the ultimate destination.

The church is, above all, a place to receive grace: it brings forgiven people together with the aim of equipping us to dispense grace to others.