Truth is that which affirms propositionally the nature of reality as it is.

The loss of something that is never thought of, felt, or sought for when lost is not a loss at all.

The loneliest people in the world are those who have exhausted pleasure and come away empty.

The cross stands as a mystery because it is foreign to everything we exalt- self over principle, power over meekness, the quick fix over the long haul, cover-up over confession, escapism over confrontation, conform over sacrifice, feeling over commitment, legality over justice, the body over the spirit, anger over forgiveness, man over God.

Our sense of wonder is a blessing from God, given so that we would be continually amazed at His beauty and creation.

Study hard. Understand not only the questions, but the questioner. Know how best to articulate the answers, but do it with humility, because ultimately the answer is in a person, the person of Christ, not in an argument. So, do your work and know how to present the answer, but do it with gentleness and meekness.

Teaching at best beckons us to morality, but it is not in itself efficacious. Teaching is like a mirror. It can show you if your face is dirty, but it the mirror will not wash your face.