Roman Catholics utter their Papal edicts, Protestants quote their Bible, Fundamentalists declare their orthodox theological dogmas, and we are all expected to renounce private reflection and peacefully acquiesce to these pronouncements. And the result is that the dignity of the person is violated by such oppressive, intelligence-smothering forms of communication.

A mission is a place where you ask nonbelievers to come and find faith and hope and feel love.

You won't win if you don't begin.

Grace is God's love in action for those who don't deserve it.

I see the invisible. I believe the incredible. I attempt the impossible.

It's unfulfilled dreams that keep you alive.

I was called to start a mission, not a church. There is a difference.