Classical theology defines sin as 'rebellion against God.' The answer is not incorrect as much as it is shallow and insulting to the human being. Every person deserves to be treated with dignity even if he or she is a 'rebellious sinner'.

Let your hopes, not your hurts, shape your future.

Have faith in your faith-and doubt your doubts.

Optimism refuses to believe that the road ends without options.

The Cross sanctifies the ego trip. For the Cross protected our Lord's perfect self-esteem from turning into sinful pride.

God flourished my ministry and my career of creative thinking, communicating and writing back 50 years.

The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it.