The Bible is teh means through which we are introduced to Jesus and invited to follow Him in the life of humility and service. Secured by the knowledge that in Christ, our origin... and destination is God, we will yield the fruit of service to God. This is the "so what" of our Bible reading. Does it shape our spirits in love and humility? Does it lead us more fully into life with God? (Life with God, p. 34-35)

Owning things is an obsession in our culture. If we own it, we feel we can control it; and if we control it, we feel it will give us more pleasure. The idea is an illusion.

The inner attitude of the heart is far more crucial than the mechanics for coming into the reality of the spiritual life.

Prayer is simply saying "thank you, bless you, praise you."

..the true test of spirituality [is] in the freedom to live among people compassionately....Prayer frees us to be controlled by God.

In the context of Quaker worship, it is perfectly appropriate for any person in the congregation to speak a timely word from the Lord.

Prayer is the human response to the perpetual outpouring of love by which God lays siege to every soul.